How to Copy Text on Sites that Block It

Every now and then I come across sites on the Internet that prevent you from copying the text displayed.

So if you have the same problem and you want to copy things from sites here you go some solutions to overcome this :

Method 1: Turn off JavaScript

Most websites use JavaScript to block mouse functionality. If you turn off JavaScript on the site temporarily or permanently, you will be able to copy the text.

• Firefox users can press F12, there on the Preferences icon to disable JavaScript in the menu that opens.
• Chrome users can disable JavaScript in the Content settings: chrome://settings/content
• Internet Explorer users can turn off JavaScript in Internet Option > Security > Zone > Custom Level > Active Scripting
• Opera users can disable JavaScript under Websites in the Opera settings: opera://settings

      

           

Method 2: The source

You can also display the source code of the website you are on  and copy anything from it without restriction.

Simply press Ctrl + u while you are on the site and the source code will be displayed. This works in most browsers including Firefox, Chrome and Internet Explorer.

It is still necessary to find the text or content that you are looking for in the source. Use Ctrl + f to jump directly to it.

There you can also find links to images and other contents that you will be able to save or copy now.

Method 3: Extensions and scripts

The third and final option is most suitable if you encounter sites regularly that prohibit right-click use or text copying :

RightToClick for Firefox disables JavaScript annoyances such as forbidding right-clicks or text selection on sites.

RightToCopy for Chrome Enable right clicking, selecting, and copying text on pages that prevent these features. Also, prevent clipboard text injection.

Allow copy Allow Copy will re-enable select, copy, paste and right click in any webpage using any copy protection.

You can find many extensions for these two browsers.

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8 Computer Tricks that will Amaze You

In this article I will share with you some computer tricks that you might not know them and they are pretty useful.

Don’t use Ctrl+Alt+Del

Use control+shift+esc it opens directly the task manager

Disable Facebook’s Auto-play Videos option

If you really hate the video auto-play on facebook and you want to get rid of it you just have to go to Facebook > Settings > Video > Turn off the auto-play videos option.

A website that has right-click disabled?

For some reason you found the site you need most but you can’t do anything except reading because It has the right-click disabled and you can’t copy anything from it?

No problem here you go :

Put the following line into a favorite/shortcut on the toolbar re-enables browser right click.

javascript:void(document.oncontextmenu=null)

Open Notepad in your browser

If you need a notepad in Chrome or Firefox copy and paste this into the address bar and start writing whatever you want. And the amazing thing is that you can save it too.

data:text/HTML,%20<html%20contenteditable>

How to simply clear your cache?

CTRL + SHIFT + R = Clear cache and refresh the page.

How to access Paywall sites?

Some websites only allow you a limited number of free stories, articles… per month. If you don’t agree with this and you want to continue enjoying free stuff, you just have to delete the cookies from the site and your count will be reset.

How to find a website that died?

If you find a website that is offline but you just really need it. Copy the URL to archive.org and if you’re lucky you will find a preserved copy.

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