Problems with clone stamp

I need help?  I was workimg with the clone stamp and it just stop working.  I do the Alt + Click and it turn grey but nothing happen.  I use the Square Marquee as much as poosible then I went to use the clone stamp and it want work.  Please advise.
Thanks

Do you have an image layer selected?
A common problem is that you might add an adjustment layer or some other non-image layer, then forget to select the image layer before returning to work with the clone tool.
If this does not help, please capture your screen at the time when you find the clone tool does not work.  Perhaps one of us can see what's wrong.  It would be good to be able to see the Layers panel and the Clone source panel.  Post the image here by using the little camera icon just above where you type.
-Noel

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