The present invention provides a clipstand that attaches to a writing device and is used to display information, including holding other metal-backed items. In a first embodiment of the present invention, the clip may have a magnet embedded in the clip panel or display panel so that different faces can be attached to the clip panel surface and allow different information to be displayed, and different items to be held. The first embodiment of the clipstand, a clear plastic sleeve, which may have a metal plate or a metal bar in the sleeve, is configured to attach to the clip panel of the clipstand to allow the metal plate in the sleeve to stick to the magnet embedded in the clip panel. Different cards can be placed into the sleeve or tag to act as a name tag. Alternatively, the sleeve or tag may be written on with an erasable marker to allow for writing in a name or for creating different displays. The clipstand may be attached to a barreled instrument (i.e. a pen or pencil) using an adapter allowing the pen to be inserted into a shirt pocket with the clip panel and tag folder over the outside of the pocket to act as a name tag, to extend the clip and be propped on a table or worn on a lanyard.