Access clipboard history with surface pen

Question

Hello everyone, Im using a surface slim pen, with a surface pro 7.
I'd love to know if there's any way to access the clipboard history with the pen, when I work the surface pro as a tablet, instead of the keyboard.

Answer 1

Hi odedhollander,

Thank you for reaching Microsoft Community.

As far as I know, pressing Windows key + V is the way to access the clipboard history. We'll try to test it here first there is a way to access it using the pen. I'll get back to you on this as soon as possible.

Answer 2

Hi Marrion,

Thank you for your replay.

I'm looking for this feature. so I could work with the surface, without having to use my keybord.

If you could find any solution it would be great.

Answer 3

Hi odedhollander,

Thank you for the response and patience on this. I tried to access the clipboard history without using the keyboard but unfortunately, there is no other way to access it other than using the Windows key + V combination.

One thing I could suggest is by using the On-Screen Keyboard (OSK) instead of using the physical keyboard. This is by making a shortcut of the On-Screen Keyboard (OSK) on your Taskbar for easy access. To do this, follow these steps below:

1: Search for On-Screen Keyboard on the search of your Taskbar

2: You should have the On-Screen Keyboard App on the result

3: Click Pin to Taskbar and a icon should appear on the Taskbar

4: Whenever you need to access the Clipboard history, tap the On-Screen Keyboard icon

5: Tap the Windows key (this should highlight the key)

6: Tap the letter V key

7: The Clipboard history should now open up

Again, I'm sorry but this is the only way to access the Clipboard history. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

My on screen keyboard bass no alt or windows key ...only ctrl

Answer 5

you have to change the default keyboard layout