Copy Link Formats in Firefox - Choose What Works for You

Streamline Link Copying with the CoLT Firefox Extension

Are you frequently frustrated by the need to repeatedly copy, paste, and then reformat links for use in your blogs, emails, or documents? Discover how the CoLT extension for Firefox simplifies this process, offering a convenient click-and-go solution that conserves your time and reduces effort.

Before Traditionally, copying a link from a webpage provides limited options within the “Context Menu”. Imagine being able to select from a variety of formats directly when copying a link.

After After installing the extension, you can immediately begin to benefit from the ability to choose the “copy format” that best aligns with your requirements. This represents a significant improvement over the previous single-choice limitation.

Example: Copying Link Text

As a first demonstration, we copied and pasted only the visible text of the link itself.

Example: Using the HTML Link Format

Next, we copied and pasted the link utilizing the “HTML Link” format. The result was visually appealing.

Example: Utilizing the Plain Text Format

We then tested the “Plain Text” format. This provided all the necessary information without any pre-formatting associated with links.

Example: Employing the BB Code Format

Finally, we experimented with the “BB Code” format. The outcome was equally satisfactory.

Extension Options

You will typically only need to access the extension’s options if you wish to customize the “Context Menu Listings”, modify an existing format, or create a new format.

Personalizing Existing Formats

To personalize a pre-existing format, simply click on it and select the format you want to modify, then click “Edit” to open the “Editing Window”.

Clicking “Edit” will reveal a window where you can rename “Menu Labels” and/or adjust the style and layout of each “Format”. The list of variables at the bottom of the window can guide you in modifying existing formats or creating new, personalized ones. Clicking “Add…” will open a similar window for entering details for “Menu Label & Format”.

In Conclusion

If you’ve been seeking a more efficient method for transferring links to your blogs, emails, and documents, this extension will quickly become an invaluable time-saving tool.

Links

• Download the CoLT extension (Mozilla Add-ons)
• Download the CoLT extension (Extension Homepage)