Copy & Paste Without Formatting

Always copy as plain text. Remove all formatting when copying text on the web.

Extension stats

Users: 140 ▼ -8
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2024-02-21)
Creation date: 2024-02-04
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • scripting
  • clipboardWrite
  • storage
  • offscreen
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 23.71K

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Extension summary

"Copy & Paste Without Formatting" is a helpful little tool that makes sure text is copied to your clipboard without retaining any formatting. This tool adjusts the default behavior of copying, allowing you to always copy as plain text. Activate or deactivate this feature with a simple click on the extension icon. Requires a one-time payment.

Key Features:

  • Copy Without Formatting: Strips all formatting including headers, bold, italic, links, lists etc. Since text is copied as plain text, it will paste as plain text in any context including windows outside of your browser.
  • Preserves Newline Formatting: While stripping other formatting, it preserves newline breaks, keeping the essential structure of your copied text intact.
  • Toggle On/Off Easily: Toggle the plain text copying feature on or off with a single click on the extension icon.

Extension safety

Risk impact

Copy & Paste Without Formatting requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Copy & Paste Without Formatting has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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