The clipboard is a useful tool for temporarily holding paper or other documents on a flat surface. It consists of a rigid board, usually made of plastic or cardboard, onto which the paper is secured with a clip or metal clamps. Clipboards are primarily used to facilitate writing, drawing, or signing documents on a stable surface, as well as to protect the paper and make it easy to transport and handle. They are commonly used in offices, classrooms, or other environments where working with documents on a portable and manageable surface is required.