My.Computer.Clipboard.ContainsData Method
Indicates whether the Clipboard contains data in the specified custom format.
' Usage
Dim value As Boolean = My.Computer.Clipboard.ContainsData(format)
' Declaration
Public Function ContainsData( _
ByVal format As String _
) As Boolean
Parameters
- format
String. Name of the custom format to be checked. Required.
Return Value
True if data in the specified custom format is stored on the Clipboard; otherwise False.
Exceptions
This method throws no exceptions.
Remarks
If you have placed custom formatted data on the Clipboard, this method allows you to check the Clipboard for data in that format.
Tasks
The following table lists examples of tasks involving the My.Computer.Clipboard.ContainsData method.
| To | See |
|---|---|
Determine what type of data is stored on the Clipboard |
How to: Determine What Type of File is Stored on the Clipboard in Visual Basic |
Example
This example checks for data in the custom format specialFormat.
If My.Computer.Clipboard.ContainsData("specialFormat") Then
MsgBox("Data found.")
End If
Replace specialFormat with the name of the custom format you wish to check.
Requirements
Namespace: Microsoft.VisualBasic.MyServices
Class: ClipboardProxy (provides access to Clipboard)
Assembly: Visual Basic Runtime Library (in Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll)
Availability by Project Type
| Project type | Available |
|---|---|
Windows Application |
Yes |
Class Library |
Yes |
Console Application |
Yes |
Windows Control Library |
Yes |
Web Control Library |
No |
Windows Service |
Yes |
Web Site |
No |
Permissions
No permissions are required.
See Also
Reference
My.Computer.Clipboard Object
My.Computer.Clipboard.GetData Method
My.Computer.Clipboard.GetDataObject Method
My.Computer.Clipboard.SetData Method
My.Computer.Clipboard.SetDataObject Method
ContainsData