Print Edit WE

Print Edit WE

Edit web pages prior to printing. Delete, hide and format elements. Edit text. Remove adverts and sidebars.

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What is Print Edit WE?

Print Edit WE is a powerful Chrome extension that allows users to edit the contents of a web page prior to printing or saving it as an HTML or MHTML file. It offers features that allow selective formatting, hiding, or deletion of elements. Users can also refine and insert text. Additionally, it provides the ability to eliminate unwanted content such as adverts and sidebars with just a few clicks. Advanced features also include Web Style for viewing pages in normal or print-like conditions, Text Pieces for editing individual text blocks, and View More to display normally invisible elements. To use this tool, users start editing by clicking on the Print Edit WE button on the main toolbar or from context menu, then can preview the final output before saving or printing.

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By: DW-dev
Version: 31.3 (Last updated: 2023-09-04)
Creation date: 2020-06-17
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • pageCapture
  • contextMenus
  • scripting
  • notifications
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 106.50K
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Print Edit WE
Print Edit WE (v29.6)
4.08 (417) 42,927
Not available on Edge
Merlin
Summary

CHANGES

Version 29.5

• New option to prevent font ligatures inside text (enabled by default).

OVERVIEW

Print Edit WE provides facilities to edit the contents of a web page prior to printing or saving as HTML or MHTML. Elements in the web page can be formatted, hidden or deleted and text can be edited or inserted. Unwanted content, such as adverts and sidebars, can easily be removed.

Note, to use the Save As HTML feature, the Save Page WE extension (version 14.0 or later) must be installed and enabled.

BASIC OPERATION

To start editing the page, click on the Print Edit WE button on the main toolbar, or select Print Edit WE > Start Editing on the context menu. A blue 'EDIT' (editing) badge will appear on the button.

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User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Easy to use
  • Removes unwanted ads and other items
  • Useful for printing complex web pages
  • Saves users time
Cons
  • Issues with the icon disappearing
  • Stopped responding for some users
  • Advanced options missing from preview mode
  • Some users experienced issue with only the first page being printed
  • Issues with Chinese characters in printed PDFs
Most mentioned
  • Useful for removing unwanted ads and other items
  • Problems with disappearing icons or options
  • Helpful for printing complex web pages
  • Wish for more format options
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Safety
Risk impact

Print Edit WE is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Print Edit WE if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Print Edit WE has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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