Fact · Dictation on Mac
Apple says that once you copy content, it is available on the Clipboard for a short time, so you should paste it soon after copying.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“available on your Clipboard for a short time”
Use Universal Clipboard on your Mac, Apple Inc., n.d., Copy and paste between your Mac and other devices.
Open the original- What it measures
- Apple's note under the steps for copying on one device and pasting on another.
- What it does not show
- Apple does not state an exact duration. Do not rely on the copied text staying on the clipboard while you do other work.