The clipboard is a handy feature on Android devices that allows users to temporarily store copied or cut data such as text, images, and links. Although it makes copying and pasting stuff easier, it raises data privacy and security concerns. It’s a good idea to clear out the clipboard regularly to ensure your sensitive information stays safe from possible threats. Whether you’re looking to clear out sensitive data or maintain a clutter-free clipboard, knowing how to clear it on your Android phone is important.

This article discusses how to delete a single item from the clipboard and multiple items from the clipboard on Android.

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How to delete a single item from the clipboard?

If you want to delete a single item you copied to the clipboard on your Android phone, follow the steps below.

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Open the app to access the keyboard and tap the More icon in the menu bar. If you or somebody customised the option on your phone, the clipboard might be available on the front menu.
In the available options, tap on the Clipboard icon.
Tap and press the item that you want to delete from the clipboard.
Then, in the dropdown menu, tap on the Delete option.

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How to delete multiple items from the clipboard?

If you wish to delete multiple or all items from the clipboard on your Android phone, follow the steps below.

Open the app to access the keyboard and tap the More icon in the menu bar. If you or somebody customised the option on your phone, the clipboard might be available on the front menu.
In the available options, tap on the Clipboard icon.
Tap the Edit (Pencil) icon and select the items you want to delete from the clipboard.
Tap on the Delete icon.