Copy text with Alt-Click

You can copy text quickly and easily. Just "Alt key & Click" on the text! That's all!

Copy text with Alt-Click

Copy text with Alt-Click is a Firefox add-on that allows you to quickly and easily copy text without needing to select it. Just use the Alt key and click on the text to instantly copy it.

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Add-on stats

By: YujiSoftware

Daily users: 700

Rating: 4.56

(18)

Version: 2.1.0 (Last updated: 2023-07-30)

Version code: 5601507

Creation date: 2016-01-24

Weekly download count: 27

Firefox on Android: No

Risk:

Permissions:

http://*/*
https://*/*
storage
clipboardWrite

Size: 63.40K

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 3,867 ▲ 8

Other rankings

#67 in right click keyword 59 #96 in speech to text keyword 36 ▼ 3 #142 in context menu keyword 25 ▼ 4 #217 in modify keyword 37 ▲ 1 #232 in shift keyword 33 ▼ 1

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome

Not available on Android

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Simplifies the copying process, allowing users to copy text easily without manual selection.
Very useful for users with shaky hands or difficulties selecting text, enhancing accessibility.
Enables copying of blocked text from websites, making it a valuable tool for various online tasks.
Saves time and effort, especially when copying large amounts of text for purposes like online reading or TTS programs.

Cons

Difficulty in copying text from certain web pages that use frames or specific content blockers.
No option for copying single words or finer selections, limiting usability in some scenarios.
Lack of a context menu or hotkeys designed for mouse-only use, which can be inconvenient for users with wireless setups.
Inconsistent behavior with line translations, particularly in specific contexts like YouTube.

Most mentioned

Allows easy and efficient copying of text without the need to highlight manually.
Issues with copying from specific types of content on certain web pages (like frames and tables).
Requests for improved functionality, such as single word copying or mouse hotkey support.

User reviews

by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-02-21

by LuckyLuke, 2024-12-05

This has to be one of the shining example of the best solutions are often the simplest!

by Firefox user 18351858, 2024-08-03

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Copy text with Alt-Click requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

Copy text with Alt-Click has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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