Use the Clear component

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  • Updated March 12, 2026
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    • Clear the contents of the clipboard as part of an automation Workflow using the Clear component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

    Before you begin

    Role required: none

    About this task

    The Clear component can work with other components or methods to execute an automation Workflow.

    You can configure the properties for the Clear component. For more information about these properties, see Properties of the Clipboard components.

    Procedure

    1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to Utilities > Clipboard.
    2. Drag the Clear component to the Design surface.
    3. Connect the control ports of the Clear component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.
      Port type Purpose of connection Mandatory?
      Control In Passes the control from another component. Yes
      Control Out Connects to the Control In port of any other component. No. Connecting the port is optional.
    4. Optional: To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.