What happens when text is cut from a document?

When text is cut from a document, it is removed from its original location and placed in a temporary storage area known as the clipboard. This allows the user to paste the text elsewhere in the same document or into a different document. The original text is no longer visible or part of the document until it is pasted back or replaced. If the clipboard is cleared or the computer is shut down, the cut text may be lost if not pasted.