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If you’re having trouble copying text from a website or online document, there’s a simple trick to make it easier. Sometimes, websites have restrictions or scripts that prevent you from easily copying content. To get around this, you can use your browser’s developer tools to copy the text directly from the page source.
Here’s what to do:
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Open the Developer Tools:
- On most browsers, press
Ctrl + Shift + I(Windows) orCmd + Option + I(Mac). - Alternatively, right-click anywhere on the page and select “Inspect” or “Inspect Element.”
- On most browsers, press
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Find the Text You Want to Copy:
- In the developer tools panel, click on the “Elements” tab.
- Use the cursor tool to hover over the part of the webpage that contains the text you want.
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Copy the Text:
- Once you’ve highlighted the correct element, right-click on it within the developer tools panel.
- Select “Copy” > “Copy element” or “Copy OuterHTML.”
- Paste this into a text editor or document.
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Clean Up the Text:
- If you copied HTML code, you’ll need to remove the tags.
- You can do this manually or use a simple online HTML to text converter.
This method is useful when copying is blocked or difficult due to website restrictions. It may seem technical at first, but once you try it a few times, it becomes a quick way to access the content you need. Remember to respect copyright and usage rights when copying content from others.




