GAFE Force Copy - Curt Schleibaum & ETH

Automatically produces a force copy link for docs, sheets, and slides.

GAFE Force Copy - Google Docs Auto Copy Link Creator

GAFE Force Copy by Curt Schleibaum and ETH is a Chrome extension that assists in creating a ‘Force a Copy’ link for Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Once sharing permissions are set, with a simple button press, a shareable URL is generated. It is intended to facilitate document sharing between teachers and students, eliminating the need for manual URL modification. Ideal for use in Classroom, Email, and other communication methods.
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Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.20
(5)
Version: 1.2.1 (Last updated: 2016-03-02)
Creation date: 2016-03-02
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • storage
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
  • tabs
Size: 139.26K

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Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

“Mrs. Smith, I can’t type on this document,” says the student. “Click File, then Make a Copy,” says the teacher. Over. And. Over. And. Over. Again.

The conversation above has been repeated by GAFE teachers everywhere, and has led to the ever popular trick of changing the URL to ‘Force A Copy.’ Let’s be honest, modifying a URL is a ‘pro-tip,’ and is not a reasonable expectation of many teachers. This is the every teacher’s solution to this problem. Once sharing settings have been turned on, with the click of a button, the teacher instantly has a new URL to share with students on Classroom, E-Mail, Tone, or whatever other means of communication the teacher prefers.

Connect with Curt @Curt_Truc

A special thanks goes out to @CYoungEdTech and @EdTech Heroes.

Suggestions and bug reports are always appreciated.

User reviews

Excellent! Perfect for sharing with colleagues who don't remember to copy!
by Michelle Baxter, 2017-06-19

Love this! Perfect for sharing in the classroom!
by paige russum, 2016-09-06

This is so easy and great.
by Seth Ponder, 2016-01-19
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Extension safety

Risk impact

GAFE Force Copy - Curt Schleibaum & ETH requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

GAFE Force Copy - Curt Schleibaum & ETH has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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