what is clipboard

A clipboard in computing is a temporary storage area for data that the user wants to copy from one place to another. It is a buffer provided by some operating systems for short-term storage and transfer within and between application programs. The clipboard holds its information until its pasted, and its contents reside in the computers RAM. It provides an application programming interface by which programs can specify cut, copy, and paste operations. The clipboard can store various types of data, such as text, images, and files, and allows users to paste the copied or cut content into different locations as needed. Some operating systems include "clipboard viewers" that display the information stored in the clipboard, and users can access clipboard history to paste and pin frequently used items. For example, in Windows 11, users can press the Windows logo key + V to access the clipboard history and paste and pin frequently used items).