Extension to copy selected text as plain text. Also option to Append as plain text. Keeps carriage returns and line feeds.
Copy as Plain Text Extension
Extension to copy selected text as plain text. Also option to Append as plain text. Keeps carriage returns and line feeds.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Select text in a page.
2. Right click the selected text and click \"Copy as Plain Text\" > \"Copy as Plain Text...\" or use the button in the extension popup.
NOTE: If you do not see the extension icon on the Chrome toolbar then click on the \"Extensions\" icon 🧩 that looks like a jigsaw puzzle piece on the Chrome toolbar. Look for ⧉\"Copy as Plain Text\" extension and then click on the pin icon 📌 next to it.
IN-APP PURCHASE OPTIONS
* Use shortcut key ALT+C (or OPTION+C on Mac Keyboard) to \"Copy as Plain Text...\"
* Works in Google Docs by using the \"Copy as Plain Text...\" button in the extension popup.
* Append as Plain Text... (ALT+A)
* Clipboard Viewer
* Convert Clipboard to Plain Text
* Replace smart quotes (curly quotes), apostrophes, ellipses and dashes with text equivalent.
Append as Plain Text options include separating each append with any characters of your choice such as space, line feed or comma. This makes it easy to paste multiple plain text copies into Word, Excel or other application.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Does it work with Google Docs?
Yes! It works with Google Docs but not with the right-click option or with the keyboard shortcut because Google Docs blocks those from working. Here are the instructions for Google Docs:
1. In Google Docs, select the text to copy.
2. Click on the extension icon ⧉ on the Chrome toolbar
3. Click on the \"Copy as Plain Text...\" button in the popup.
4. Paste in the program of your choice. It will preserve new lines.
Does it work with PDFs in the browser?
Yes! It works with PDF files in the browser if you are using Google Chrome's default PDF Viewer. However, it will not preserve line feeds and the user has to use the right-click context menu > Copy as Plain Text... > Copy as Plain Text... It will not work with a keyboard shortcut or the button in the popup with PDFs. In other cases, the PDF viewer used or the PDF file may have a security policy that doesn't even allow the right-click context menu to read any data. If that is the case, and the PDF allows copying of rich text, then an option is the in-app purchase for the button in the pop-up called \"Convert Clipboard to Plain Text\".
Where is the extension icon on the Chrome toolbar?
If you can't find the extension icon on the Chrome toolbar then following these instructions:
1. Click on the \"Extensions\" icon 🧩 that looks like a jigsaw puzzle piece in the top right corner of the browser toolbar.
2. Look for ⧉ Copy as Plain Text... in the list and then click on the pin icon 📌 next to it.
Does \"Copy as plain text\" work on the Chrome web store or Chrome settings pages?
Yes! \"Copy as Plain Text\" extension works with the Chrome web store and special chrome:// pages, however it will not get linefeeds and the user has to use the right-click context menu > Copy as Plain Text > Copy as Plain Text...
It will not work with a keyboard shortcut or the button in the popup at the Chrome Web Store or special chrome:// pages.
HISTORY
8/16/2024 - Version 1.0.5
+ Fixed bug from version 1.0.4 that was preventing linefeeds from being copied.
8/5/2024 - Version 1.0.4
+ Now works with the new Chrome Web Store URL chromewebstore.google.com.
8/8/2022 - Version 1.0.3
+ Updated to Manifest V3
+ Now works with the Chrome Web Store and special chrome:// pages, however it will not get linefeeds and the user has to use the right-click context menu > Copy as Plain Text... It will not work with a keyboard shortcut or the button in the popup.
10/11/2021 - Version 1.0.2
+ Now works with PDFs using Google Chrome's default PDF Viewer, however it will not get linefeeds and the user has to use the right-click context menu > Copy as Plain Text... It will not work with a keyboard shortcut or the button in the popup.
+ Now works with Google Docs canvas element by using the \"Copy as Plain Text...\" button in the extension popup. It also preserves linefeeds and carriage returns. It will not work in Google Docs with the right-click context menu or the keyboard shortcut.
9/8/2021 - Version 1.0.1 - Fixed some license issues.
3/17/2021 - Version 1.0.0 - Fixed a bug for the full license where the clipboard viewer was not updating if the user pressed the \"Copy as Plain Text...\" button or the \"Convert Clipboard to Plain Text\" button in the extension popup. Convert clipboard button now also converts smart quotes if that option is selected. The \"Convert smart quotes\" option also converts primes and double primes now.
3/15/2021 - Version 0.9.9 - Added dark mode to popup. Also added new payments processor to purchase pro edition because Google has deprecated Chrome Web Store payments. Also fixed some scrollTop bugs when pressing the \"Copy as Plain Text...\" button or the \"Convert Clipboard to Plain Text\" button in the extension popup.
8/20/2017 - Version 0.9.8 - Now Copy as Plain Text works in Google Docs by using the \"Copy as Plain Text...\" button in the extension popup. (Note it does not work in Google Docs using the right-click menu or keyboard shortcut because Google Docs disables these from working.)
Removed ALT- and ALT+ change_font function missing error from content.js. Changed chrome.tabs.executeScript in popup.js from \"fontsize.js\" to \"content.js\".
4/20/2017 - Version 0.9.7 - Added note in extension popup that explains that extensions do not work in special chrome:// pages or at the Chrome web store.
4/9/2017 - Version 0.9.6 - Some websites block the right click context menu so a button has been added to the extension popup to \"Copy as Plain Text...\". Also some websites such as Google Docs use their own secret way of editing and selecting text that does not work with extensions such as this one so added an option for \"Convert Clipboard to Plain Text\" which will convert any text in the current clipboard to plain text.
11/22/2016 - Version 0.9.5 - Bug Fix - Now only puts \"Append as Plain Text...\" context menu once instead of five times.
11/21/2016 - Version 0.9.4 - Bug Fix - Added max-width to Clipboard Viewer so it did not go off the screen.
11/17/2016 - Version 0.9 - Copy as Plain Text first release.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Copy as Plain Text extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Copy as Plain Text extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.
However, you may need to install Copy as Plain Text extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Copy as Plain Text extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Copy as Plain Text extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Copy as Plain Text extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.
Step 1: Download the Copy as Plain Text Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Copy as Plain Text extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Copy as Plain Text extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Copy as Plain Text extension that contains all the data.
Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files
Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.
Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page
Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.
Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension
Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Copy as Plain Text extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.
Step 5: Complete the Installation
Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.
Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.
Method 2: Download Copy as Plain Text extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Copy as Plain Text extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.
Step 1: Download the Copy as Plain Text extension file
Select and download the Copy as Plain Text extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.
Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents
Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Copy as Plain Text extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Copy as Plain Text extension running.
Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page
In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.
Step 4: Enable Developer Mode
After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.
Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension
Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."
Step 6: Select the Extension Folder
Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Copy as Plain Text extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.
Step 7: Confirm and Install
After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.
Conclusion
Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Copy as Plain Text extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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