# Copying clipboard values

> Define a string value in the Clipboard data field of a manual test step so that its value is placed in the Windows Clipboard during execution.

Clipboard values let testers paste data into input fields during manual execution without typing it.

## Prerequisites

A manual test case with at least one step. For details, see [Adding manual steps to a test case](https://docs.uipath.com/test-manager/automation-cloud/latest/user-guide/adding-manual-steps-to-a-test-case).

## Steps

1. In the test case, go to **Manual Steps** and select a step to expand the panel.
2. In the **Clipboard data** field, enter any string value, for example `{CLIPBOARD}`.

   ![Clipboard data field in test case step](https://dev-assets.cms.uipath.com/assets/images/test-manager/test-manager-docs-image-126161-143df0b6-5482eb6e.webp)
3. Execute the test case manually.

## Result

During the execution, a pop-up window shows the test case execution steps. The string value is replaced by the **Clipboard data** value and placed in the Windows Clipboard.

![Test case execution steps showing clipboard data value](https://dev-assets.cms.uipath.com/assets/images/test-manager/test-manager-docs-image-125566-d3d49c25-fb286b0d.webp)

## Related articles

* [Adding manual steps to a test case](https://docs.uipath.com/test-manager/automation-cloud/latest/user-guide/adding-manual-steps-to-a-test-case)
* [Using the manual execution assistant](https://docs.uipath.com/test-manager/automation-cloud/latest/user-guide/using-the-manual-execution-assistant)