Enable Selection: A Useful Chrome Extension for Copying Text on Blocked Websites
Enable Selection is a free Chrome extension developed by limkokhole. It falls under the category of Browsers and is specifically listed under the Add-ons & Tools subcategory. This extension allows users to bypass websites that block the selection of text with the mouse, preventing users from opening the context menu and copying text.
With just around 20 lines of code, Enable Selection offers a simple and efficient solution for dealing with websites that restrict text selection. It effectively overrides the anti-selection feature implemented by these websites, enabling users to copy text and access the context menu.
The extension has been tested and proven to work on various websites, including popular ones like Zhihu and Qidian. It also works on Malaysian news websites such as Cari, China Press, Sin Chew, Guang Ming, Enanyang, and Dynamic Drive's No Right Click script.
It's important to note that the extension may not take effect if the web page is still loading. In such cases, users can either wait for the page to load completely or press the "Esc" key to stop loading immediately.
Overall, Enable Selection is a valuable Chrome extension for those who frequently encounter websites that block text selection. It provides a convenient solution to bypass these restrictions and easily copy text when needed.
