Clipboard functionality is an indispensable tool in today’s digital landscape, allowing users to accumulate various copied elements like texts and screenshots in one centralized location. This feature is widely available across devices running Android, Windows, and macOS, enabling users to paste their collected items as needed.
Nevertheless, a notable drawback of traditional clipboard systems is the necessity to manually sift through multiple copied items, which can lead to formatting issues as well. Luckily, Microsoft’s latest innovation, an AI-enhanced clipboard dubbed “Advanced Paste,” provides a solution to this problem.
Overview of Microsoft’s AI-Enhanced “Advanced Paste”Feature
Microsoft recently unveiled the AI-integrated “Advanced Paste” feature, accessible through the familiar PowerToys application. While some functionalities like text summarization and rewriting utilize AI, others remain basic. This feature allows users to summarize content, translate text, or rewrite information in different styles without needing to consult external AI tools like ChatGPT. Getting started is simple—follow these steps:
Steps to Use the AI-Enhanced Advanced Paste Feature
Step 1: Begin by downloading the PowerToys application from the Microsoft Store. (Download link here)
Step 2: Launch the PowerToys app and confirm whether the Advanced Paste functionality is enabled. It should typically be activated by default; however, if it isn’t, simply toggle it on.
Step 3: To utilize the Advanced Paste feature, press Windows key + Shift + V. This will open up the relevant menu.
Your Advanced Paste feature should now be functioning; however, to access its AI capabilities, an OpenAI API key is necessary, which does involve a cost.
If you already possess OpenAI API keys (not ChatGPT Plus), log into your OpenAI account, navigate to the Create New Secret Key option, and assign a name you’ll remember. Then, copy your API keys, return to the PowerToys application, select Advanced Paste, and click on the toggle next to “Enable Paste with AI”to bring up a prompt box. Paste your API keys in this box and hit Save. You’re now set to fully explore the potential of the Advanced Paste feature.
Conclusion
The Advanced Paste feature truly shines, especially with OpenAI keys for a premium experience, although it can also function effectively for free, providing a more refined alternative to the standard clipboard. There are countless ways to utilize this tool, making it invaluable for storing frequently used images and files.
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