Hyperlink from selected text

Creates a hyperlink to the current page from the selected text in one click via the context (right click) menu
What is Hyperlink from selected text?
Hyperlink from selected text is a Chrome extension that allows you to quickly create hyperlinks to the current page from selected text. With just one click in the right-click menu, a new blank tab opens with the hyperlink, which you can easily drag into email or Google Docs.
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Extension stats

By: TGSchmidt
Users: 268 ▲ 10
Rating: 3.63 (8)
Version: 1.3.1 (Last updated: 2024-07-20)
Creation date: 2012-07-15
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • activeTab
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://www.google-analytics.com/*
Size: 33.80K

Ranking

# 51749 ▲ 449
Other rankings
#8398 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 31 #131 in selection keyword 11 ▼ 6

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Extension summary

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Creates a hyperlink to the current page from the selected text in one click via the context (right click) menu.

A new blank tab opens containing the hyperlink. From there you can easily drag it into email or Google Docs.

User reviews

by Bryce Killian, 2024-02-01
Excellent!
by Rogerio M. Souza, 2022-01-20
Awesome!! A good way to create hyperlinks with selected text as title
by AIan, 2020-10-25
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Hyperlink from selected text requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Hyperlink from selected text has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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