Clipboard
Support for copying image clips
Using the standard keyboard shortcuts, you can copy and paste image clips between your local device and your virtual desktop and app sessions. You can use the standard keyboard shortcuts for copying and pasting. As an example, you can use apps such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Paint, and Adobe Photoshop. Previously, this functionality was available only for text.
Note:
- Due to network bandwidth constraints, sessions might become unresponsive when you try to copy and paste an image clip larger than 2 MB.
- You can select and press Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V to copy and paste. The right-click functionality to copy or paste is also supported.
- We’ve tested this feature with BMP, PNG, JPEG, and GIF formats.
Configuring the clipboard
You can copy HTML content and retain formatting when copying a link in Chrome. An <img> tag is added in HTML format, which allows you to copy images and text. This feature is richer than plain text.
To enable this feature, add the following registry entry to the VDA:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Citrix\wfshell\Virtual Clipboard\Additional Formats\HTML Format “Name”=”HTML Format”
Warning
Using the Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that can require you to reinstall the operating system. Citrix can’t guarantee that problems resulting from incorrect use of the Registry Editor can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk. Make sure you back up the registry before you edit it.
The clipboard feature has resolved many issues. For additional information, see Knowledge Center article CTX086028.
Support for HTML data format
Starting with the version 2207, you can use HTML format for clipboard operations between the virtual desktop and the endpoint device. When you copy and paste the HTML data, the source content format is copied. When you paste the data, the destination content carries the formatting as well. In addition, HTML format provides a better look and feel.
For more information on how to set the policies, see Client clipboard write allowed formats in the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops documentation.
Clipboard supports HTML format
You can use HTML format for clipboard operations between the virtual desktop and the endpoint device. When you copy the HTML data, the source content format is copied, and when you paste the data, the destination content carries the formatting. In addition, HTML format provides a better look and feel.
For more information on how to set the policies, see Client clipboard write allowed formats in the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops documentation.