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What Happened To Clippy? Why Microsoft Retired Its Office Assistant

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Microsoft removed Clippy from Microsoft Office in 2007 after it received the message that too many users didn't care for it, but virtual assistants did persist.

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What Happened To Clippy? Why Microsoft Retired Its Office Assistant

Microsoft removed Clippy from Microsoft Office in 2007 after it received the message that too many users didn't care for it, but virtual assistants did persist.

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BGR broke the news on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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