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# clearContents()

Clears the existing contents of the pasteboard.

```
func clearContents() -> Int
```

## Return Value

The change count of the receiver.

## Discussion

Clears the existing contents of the pasteboard, preparing it for new contents. This is the first step in providing data on the pasteboard.

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