Firefox Copy Formatting: Remove Styles & View HTML

Enhance Firefox's Copy Functionality with Extended Copy Menu

Do you require functionality beyond simply copying formatted text and images from webpages? The Extended Copy Menu extension for Firefox now provides a straightforward solution.

A version tailored for Internet Explorer is also available on the extension’s homepage.

The Challenge of Standard Copying

Typically, selecting text and images on a webpage offers only one copy option. This often results in the inclusion of unwanted formatting alongside the content.

Pasting this copied material necessitates either removing the formatting through Notepad, utilizing the "paste as special" function, or accepting the pre-existing styles. A more efficient method is desirable.

The Solution: Extended Copy Menu in Action

Upon installation, the extension is immediately operational; no configuration is required. Two new options are added to the context menu for streamlined copying.

The first option allows for the immediate removal of all formatting, delivering clean, unstyled text.

This plain text is then readily available for formatting and integration into your projects.

Accessing the Underlying HTML

Alternatively, selecting “Copy as Html” reveals the webpage’s source code alongside the visible text.

This functionality is particularly useful for understanding the coding techniques employed to achieve specific visual effects on a webpage. You can then adapt these techniques for your own website development.

In Conclusion

If you’ve been seeking to improve Firefox’s native copy capabilities, the Extended Copy Menu extension offers a valuable and convenient solution.

Download Links

• Download the Extended Copy Menu extension (Mozilla Add-ons)
• Download the Extended Copy Menu extension (Extension Homepage)