# 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.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/enable-copy-by-gary](https://chrome-stats.com/d/enable-copy-by-gary)

## Overview

- **ID:** `enable-copy-by-gary`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** GarryW
- **Category:** web-development,appearance,tabs
- **Daily users:** 1,788
- **Weekly downloads:** 42
- **Rating:** 4.71 / 5 (17 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.1
- **Last updated:** 2021-05-15
- **First published:** 2021-04-15
- **Size:** 28 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/enable-copy-by-gary/)
- **Website:** [https://garywill.github.io](https://garywill.github.io/)

## Description

Enable Selection and Copy is a powerful Chrome extension designed to remove copy text protections and right-click restrictions across all websites and local files. Based on a popular add-on, this mod extends support beyond HTTP to various schemes, allowing users to select, highlight, and copy text freely.

Key features include forcing enablement of the right-click context menu, disabling annoying copy-blocking dialog messages, and an "Absolute Mode" that aggressively removes any type of copy protection. This ensures a seamless browsing experience without limitations or interruptions. For users seeking a straightforward tool to bypass copy restrictions, Enable Selection and Copy offers a simple yet effective solution.

## Rankings

- #2,380 — Overall
- #207 — Tabs
- #263 — Web Development
- #4 — selection
- #22 — section
- #46 — sell

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `storage`
- `activeTab`
- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users generally find the add-on helpful and effective, especially praising its reliable absolute mode and fixes for Gmail issues. However, there are complaints from some users about functionality failures. Overall, it is considered a good extension with some minor drawbacks.

### Pros

- Absolute mode works reliably, never failing as per user feedback.
- Fixes compatibility issues with Gmail that original versions had.
- Helpful and useful as noted by users.
- Good overall appearance and functionality.

### Cons

- Some users report that the add-on does not work as expected.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/enable-copy-by-gary)