Programatically copying text to the clipboard

Short: I need to programatically copy a string of text from
either a variable or a hidden control field to the clipboard.
Long: We have a requirement to allow the user to 'pop-up' a
list of frequently used words, select one from the list and have
it pasted into a field on the form. What I would prefer to do
is select the user's words into an LOV and have the chosen word
placed into a hidden field. If I could move the contents of
that field to the clipboard, I can place the focus back in the
original field ('keep cursor position' = yes) and used the
PASTE_REGION built-in to insert the text without overwriting
anything.
The other method I have been experimenting with is creating my
own 'List of Values' form. I'm using a t-list to display the
user's word list. When-List-Changed copies the word to a visible
text field and an OK button places the focus in the text field,
executes the SELECT-ALL built-in, then the COPY-REGION built-in
and returns to the calling form with the word in the clipboard.
Problems: The user can't shrink the list by typing like they can
with an Oracle LOV. When the focus is in the t-list, the
DEFAULT functionality of the OK button doesn't happen. I can't
get a When-Mouse-Doubleclick trigger to fire while in the t-list.
In the end, I prefer the first method (the LOV) BUT... I have to
have a field visible on the form to place focus in, select all
of the text and copy to the clipboard. This field looks silly.
I'm sorry this question is so long winded. Thank you for
reading it all. Does anyone know how I might accomplish this
requirement (professionally)?
Thank you,
Fouad

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