Select like a Boss - Select all kinds of text by dragging ↔

With this extension, you can easily select link text just like regular text, making it easier to copy. Just Select like a Boss! ;)
What is Select like a Boss - Select all kinds of text by dragging ↔?
Select like a Boss - Select all kinds of text by dragging ↔ is a Chrome extension designed to enhance your text selection experience. It allows you to easily select link text just like regular text, enabling quick copying without interference from surrounding elements. Simply drag your mouse to select link text horizontally or vertically. This versatile tool works on all web pages, making text selection a breeze. Enjoy seamless copying with Select like a Boss!

Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.73 (26)
Version: 2024 Sep 1 (Last updated: 2024-09-04)
Creation date: 2021-09-30
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 89.77K
URLs: Website
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Extension summary

Select like a Boss is a browser extension that allows you to easily select link text just like regular text, making it easier to copy. With this extension, you can quickly select and copy link text without the hassle of selecting the surrounding elements.

• when you want to select link or part of link ↔ just select it like a regular text. • when you want to drag link ↕ drag it up or down.

Works on all web pages.

Enjoy! :)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well for selecting text.
  • Unique functionality that enhances Chrome experience.
  • Users find it essential and can't live without it.
Cons
  • Conflicts with text quoting functions on various websites.
  • Permissions for data access raised concerns among users.
  • Limited functionality on certain types of text or elements.
Most mentioned
  • Positive overall experience and helpful for text selection.
  • Desire for a feature to disable the extension on specific sites.
  • Concerns about permissions and data collection.
Recent reviews
Works like a charm, must have for Chrome users
by Oleksander Dudar, 2024-10-18

👍
by Jack Newforn, 2024-06-11

This extension only seems to work on links where the text is "linkified" using HTML anchor tags, e.g., `<a href="https://www.google.com">Google</a>.` Any other type of "linkified" text displayed in – for example – buttons, images, etc. – cannot be selected.
by Clark, 2024-04-12
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Select like a Boss - Select all kinds of text by dragging ↔ requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Select like a Boss - Select all kinds of text by dragging ↔ has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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