This may help
http://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/thread-1615452.php
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"Jaleel" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Hello,
>
> I am using Excel 2003. All on a sudden, when I am trying copy even a
> single
> cell, I am getting the message, "Cannot empty the clipboard". I don't
> understand what is the reason. When I went to Edit > Office Clipboard, it
> shows: "Clipboard emtpty. Copy or cut to collect items". I am confused,
> please guide me.
>
> Regards,
>
> Jaleel