Apple unveiled macOS Tahoe 26.1 yesterday for all users, bringing fresh privacy features for Spotlight’s clipboard history function that had previously escaped attention.
### Spotlight’s Clipboard History Feature Now Includes Privacy-Conscious Options
Spotlight in macOS Tahoe has gained substantial strength, showcasing upgrades like Quick Keys, new supported actions, and more pertinent results. A significant enhancement in macOS Tahoe was the launch of clipboard history.
Within the System Settings under Spotlight, users can now opt to enable or disable Clipboard History according to their privacy preferences. With the release of macOS Tahoe 26.1, Apple has broadened these privacy features, offering users enhanced control over their clipboard history.
In the past, users were confined to basic ‘On’ and ‘Off’ toggles for clipboard history. The latest update empowers users to determine the duration for which they want their clipboard history saved, with options including:
– 30 minutes
– 8 hours
– 7 days
For those mindful of privacy but still wishing to utilize clipboard history in Spotlight, the 30-minute option is perfect. The 8-hour setting was the default before this update, although it wasn’t explicitly stated in Tahoe. For users requiring additional time, the new 7-day option is available.
Furthermore, macOS Tahoe 26.1 introduces a ‘Clear Clipboard History’ button for the first time. This feature is found within the same Spotlight settings panel, enabling users to erase their clipboard history with a single click, regardless of the chosen expiration time.
With these updated privacy features, users can more effectively oversee their clipboard history while taking advantage of Spotlight’s enhanced capabilities.
