Data that has been cut or copied is held temporarily on the ____ until it is pasted.

### Why this is right The clipboard temporarily holds selected data after a cut or copy so it can be inserted with Paste. ### The concept The clipboard allows data transfer between locations and, where supported, between applications. Cut removes the source content after it is pasted; copy leaves the source intact. ### Terms - **Clipboard**: temporary storage for cut or copied data. ### Remember Cut or copy places data on the clipboard; Paste inserts it.