A playful digital assistant, Clippy was an animated paperclip in Microsoft Office. It offered contextual tips and shortcuts, popping up to help users format documents or create letters. While often seen as intrusive, it benefited novice computer users by simplifying complex software features, making early word processing and spreadsheet tasks less intimidating for beginners.
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