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How can I copy text from a text box to the clipboard

I am looking for a method to copy data from an asp.net webpage to the computers clipboard.

I've seen some people say use System.Windows.Forms - but when i try to declare that for import it doesn't show up. I've also read that you shouldn't use this in web applications.

What is the correct way to implement a simple copy to clipboard from a single multiline text box?

Rajkumar Gs

You can use 'Clipboard' for this purpose.
Like explained here - http://bytes.com/topic/visual-basic-net/answers/347730-copy-cut-paste

Raj

Rajkumar Gs

This seems to good tutorial - http://www.brangle.com/wordpress/2009/08/how-to-cutcopypaste-text-into-clipboard-using-vb-net/

Raj

Ken H.

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"Clipboard" is not an available control for me. I have System.Web.UI.Control declared. What am i missing?

Ken H.

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I'm not sure the second link is good because that is for windows forms. I read somewhere that in asp.net you should use the System.Web.UI controls not System.Windows.Forms

Rajkumar Gs

Yes. I got confused that you are in windows forms. Let me check for Asp.Net

Raj

Rajkumar Gs

I believe - this is the right solution for you in ASP.Net - http://forums.asp.net/t/1077651.aspx

Using clipboardData Object - http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms535220.aspx

Hope this helps
Raj

Ken H.

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from what I have been reading it looks like to do this in a web page requires javascript. the copy to clipboard cannot be performed from the code behind page. still researching just fyi

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Ken H.

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Using the VB clipboard object with multiple users can cause undesired results. Keeping it on the host side is the best answer and because of browser security and difficulty to implement cross platform I'm going to give jagrut_patel credit. That thread does make a valid point. While nice to fully automate the process it's probably best not to especially when folks using this app will be running an assortment of browsers because thats what people in my company do for some reason.