- Download and install the Simple Allow Copy extension on your web browser.
- You can also inspect the source code of the website, and copy the content from it.
- Alternatively, you can print the webpage as a PDF document, and access it from your local storage.
We advise against copying text from websites that restrict copying content to avoid plagiarism. The methods mentioned below are strictly for educational and troubleshooting purposes only.
Fix 1: Install a Browser Extension
Multiple extensions let you copy text from websites with ease. All you need to do is install the free extension (or add-on for Firefox) and run it.
Step 1: Download the extension from the Chrome Web Store or Add-on on Firefox .
Step 2: Click on Add to Chrome or Add to Firefox .
Step 3: Now, open the website you want to copy text from. Click on the extensions icon , followed by the extension, to activate it.
Fix 2: Copy Text From the Website’s Source Code
Here’s another method if you cannot copy text from a website. You can open the website’s source code and search for the text you want to copy.
Step 1: Open the webpage you want to copy text from on any browser.
Step 2: Press the Ctrl + U keyboard shortcut or right-click and select View Source (or View Page Source). This will open the website’s HTML code.
Note : Do not get overwhelmed seeing the source code in syntax. The plain text will be visible in black or white (depending on your device’s theme).
Step 3: Press the Ctrl + F keys on your keyboard to open the search menu.
Step 4: Search for the text you want to copy from the website. Once you find the text, copy it to the clipboard as usual.
Fix 3: Disable JavaScript
Disabling JavaScript can also help you fix the issue. When you turn off JavaScript, it may disable the script that is preventing you from copying text from a website.
Step 1: Open Chrome, click on the three dots icon on the toolbar, and select Settings .
Step 2: Select Privacy and Security on the left pane and open Site Settings .
Step 3: Scroll down and click on JavaScript .
Step 4: Ensure that you select the option for Do Not Allow Sites can use JavaScript to disable JavaScript.
Now, go to the webpage you want to copy text from. You should be able to select or right-click and copy the text.
Fix 4: Print the Page as a PDF
Here’s an easy workaround to retrieve text from a website. You can simply download the webpage as a PDF file and read it from your local storage.
Step 1: Open your preferred web page on Chrome (or any other browser) and click on the three dots icon in the top right corner.
Step 2: Click on Print .
Step 3: Click on the destination and select Save as PDF .
Step 4: Scroll down to click on More Settings . Adjust the scale so that the text does not look incomplete.
Step 5: Further, you can also check the box for background graphics to ensure all the elements are present in your PDF.
Step 6: Lastly, click on Print . The PDF of the webpage will be saved on your PC or Mac.
