The function of stage clips on a microscope is to hold the slides in place so they do not move during observation. Stage clips are small clips or attachments on the stage, typically made of stainless steel and present on the ends of the stage with enough space between them to place the slide. They are adjustable and moveable to ensure proper grip on the slide. The stage is the flat platform that supports the slides, and if the microscope has a mechanical stage, the slide is controlled by turning two knobs instead of having to move it manually. One knob moves the slide left and right, the other moves it forward and backward. The stage clips are critical to providing a clear image of the specimen, as they ensure that the slide does not move even when the microscope is displaced.