Learn about Universal Clipboard, a feature of macOS Sierra and iOS 10 that makes copying and pasting content between Apple devices seamless. With Universal Clipboard, you can copy something on one device and paste it on the other device instantly. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you use Universal Clipboard like a pro.
Enabling Universal Clipboard on Mac and iOS Devices
Ensure that the necessary settings are turned on for all devices. Here’s how:
- Make sure all devices run the latest version of macOS Sierra or iOS 10.
- Sign in to iCloud with the same Apple ID on all devices.
- On Mac, go to the Apple menu > System Preferences > iCloud > Sign in.
- On iOS devices, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Sign in.
- Turn on Bluetooth.
- On Mac, go to Apple menu > System Preferences > Bluetooth > Turn Bluetooth On.
- On iOS devices, go to Settings > Bluetooth > move the slider to on/green.
- Turn on Wi-Fi.
- On Mac, go to the Wi-Fi menu in the upper right corner and select Turn Wi-Fi On.
- On iOS devices, go to Settings > Wi-Fi > move the slider to on/green. Connect all devices to the same network.
- Enable Handoff.
- On Mac, go to Apple menu > System Preferences > General > check the box next to Allow transfer between this Mac and your iCloud devices.
- On iOS devices, go to Settings > General > Transfer > move the slider to on/green.
- Place your devices within 30 feet (10 meters) of each other.
Using Universal Clipboard
Once Universal Clipboard is enabled, here’s how you use it:
- Copy content on your iPhone or iPad.
- The content is saved to the clipboard on the device where you copied it. It’s also automatically added to the clipboard of nearby devices that you’ve configured with Universal Clipboard.
- Paste the copied content on any device where it’s available, just like you normally paste content.
FAQs
1. Can I copy and paste content between devices that are not close to each other?
No, Universal Clipboard only works when your devices are within 30 feet (10 meters) of each other.
2. Can I use Universal Clipboard on non-Apple devices?
No, Universal Clipboard only works between Apple devices with macOS Sierra or iOS 10 or later.
3. Is there a limit to the type of content I can copy and paste with Universal Clipboard?
No, Universal Clipboard allows you to copy and paste any content that is copy-pasteable, like text, images, URLs, etc.
4. Do I need an iCloud account to use Universal Clipboard?
Yes, you need to sign in to iCloud with the same Apple ID on all devices to use Universal Clipboard.
Final Thoughts
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