Merlin
Enable Selection and Copy

Enable Selection and Copy

Force enable text selection and copy. (mod by Gary) This is modded from another well-known addon and makes it function on local files also. Nothing else changed.

What is Enable Selection and Copy?
'Enable Selection and Copy' is a modified Firefox add-on that removes text copy limitations on all platforms, be it HTTP websites or local files. It allows users to freely select, copy and highlight content besides disabling any restrictive dialog messages. This add-on also re-enables the context menu for effortless browsing.
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Merlin
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By: garywill
Users: 2,036 ▲ 83
Rating: 4.67 (12)
Version: 1.4.1 (Last updated: 2021-05-15)
Creation date: 2021-04-15
Weekly download count: 112
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • <all_urls>
Size: 28.57K
URLs: Website
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# 2060 ▲ 41
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This one is modified from another addon. I modified it a little, making it function on not only http web but other schemes also (eg. local files).

Original README:

Get The Best Browsing Experience Without Limitations And Restrictions In An Online World

★ Features :

→ Remove Copy Text Protection On All Website → Force Enable Right Click Button → Allow Copy And Highlight → Disable Annoying Dialog Message (Not Able To Copy Content On This Webpage) → Re-Enable Context Menu → Include "Absolute Mode" To Force Remove Any Type Of Protection

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Pros
  • A specific bug with Gmail is fixed by the add-on
  • It is considered the best one on the store
  • It is found to be useful and helpful
Cons
  • A complaint that the add-on doesn't work
  • The source code is not available
Most mentioned
  • Fixes issues with selection and copying functionality
  • Lack of source code availability
  • Utility and helpfulness
Recent reviews
by Thanasis Papaioannou, 2024-02-07
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Safety
Risk impact

Enable Selection and Copy is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Enable Selection and Copy if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Enable Selection and Copy has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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