Illustrator CS Clipping mask

When I attempt to create a clipping mask using grouped objects (any objects - outlines created from text mostly)it does not work. Creating a mask from 1 object does work! I have looked at 'Help' and seem to be following instructions correctly. What is going on, can anyone assist?
Steven

First, create a compound path out of the outlined text, then use the compound as a clipping path.

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