Clearing the clipboard in Windows Server 2016, specifically the Office Clipboard when working within Microsoft Office applications, can be done directly through the application interface. The Office Clipboard stores multiple items that you have copied or cut, distinct from the single item held by the Windows system clipboard.
To clear all items from the Office Clipboard using the task pane:
Steps to Clear the Office Clipboard
Follow these simple steps within an Office application (like Word, Excel, or PowerPoint) running on your Windows Server 2016 environment:
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Open the Clipboard Task Pane:
- Navigate to the Home tab in the ribbon.
- Locate the Clipboard group.
- Click the small dialog box launcher icon (often looks like an arrow pointing down and right) in the bottom-right corner of the Clipboard group.
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View Clipboard Contents:
- The Clipboard task pane will appear, typically on the left side of your application window.
- This pane displays all the items currently stored in the Office Clipboard.
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Clear All Items:
- At the top of the Clipboard task pane, you will find options to manage the clips.
- Click the Clear All button.
Clicking "Clear All" removes every item that was previously copied or cut and stored in the Office Clipboard task pane.
Quick Reference Table
| Step | Action | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Open Task Pane | Click the Clipboard dialog box launcher | Home tab > Clipboard group |
| 2. View Contents | Observe the Clipboard task pane | Left side of the application window |
| 3. Clear Clipboard | Click the Clear All button | Top of the Clipboard task pane |
This process specifically clears the Office Clipboard, allowing you to manage the multiple items it can hold within your productivity applications running on Windows Server 2016.
