For years Windows users have had to install third-party software to be able to store more than one item on their "clipboard" (where things go when you cut-and-paste [Ctrl]-C or [Ctrl]-X). But with a recent update to Windows 10, Microsoft has finally implemented a multi-item clipboard "bin."
The usual cut-and-paste shortcuts still work as they always have, but now you have the option to [Win]-V (windows key + v) and a pop-up will present you with a list of all the things you've cut or copied since turning on your machine last. This means that from one page, you can cut or copy many items and have access to ALL OF THEM when you go to the location you want to paste those things. No more going back and forth from various tabs or documents to cut and paste.
This is an incredible time saver.
And not only can you access things you've previously cut or copied during your current session, but you can PIN items to the clipboard for permanent access! This is a major boon to my daily workflow.
Now instead of having to create a document with commonly used bits of text (common correspondence, various signatures, common strings, etc.), I can pin those things to the clipboard and access them straight from Win-V anytime I wish!
That is an even bigger time saver.
When you open your clipboard, each item will have the ubiquitous "triple dot" next to it. The options from that menu are "delete," "pin," and "clear all."
If you use multiple Windows devices, you can also choose to sync your clipboard so the items are accessible across as many devices as you wish. Just type "sync clipboard" in your Windows search bar and follow the instructions!
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