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It means there are no scraps on the board at all — common right after turning the Junk Yard on, after Clear all Junk, or when every scrap's timer has run out. Copy something (⌘C) and it should land there, or add a note.

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If you copy and still see nothing, capturing is likely off. See Why isn't the Junk Yard capturing anything?

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Junk Yard · Troubleshooting the Junk Yard

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Why does my Junk Yard say "Nothing on the board yet"?

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Short answer: The board has no scraps — normal after turning it on, clearing it, or when every timer has run out. Copy something or add a note; if nothing appears, check capturing is on.

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It means there are no scraps on the board at all — common right after turning the Junk Yard on, after Clear all Junk, or when every scrap's timer has run out. Copy something (⌘C) and it should land there, or add a note.

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If you copy and still see nothing, capturing is likely off. See Why isn't the Junk Yard capturing anything?

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