Copy Selected Text

Adds a context menu option to copy selected text.

As of June 2026, Copy Selected Text has 7 users in the Productivity category.

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Version
1.0
Manifest V3

History

3 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 20, 2026.

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Permissions & access

Permissions
contextMenusscriptingclipboardWrite
Host access
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Screenshots

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About

You struggle with unorganized text after copying material from websites so you will definitely benefit from this solution. You can forget about turbulent fonts and damaged links as well as unyielding styles after you use this tool. Copy as Plain Text chrome extension functionality will become your go-to tool for creating uncluttered text content.  

A right click reveals the power of this simple Chrome extension to transform all content to plain text format when you want to copy. The software does this work without adding any extra features to your selections. 


Key Features 

Right-Click to Copy: Instantly copy any selected text via the context menu. 

No Formatting: Strips out all styles, links, fonts, and colors just plain text. 

Lightweight & Fast: Minimal impact on browser performance. 

Works Everywhere: Compatible with most websites, tools, and text fields. 


How to Use in Simple Steps 

Install the Extension from the Chrome Web Store. 

Highlight the Text you want to copy on any webpage. 

Right-Click on the selected text. 

Choose "Copy as Plain Text" from the context menu. 

Paste Anywhere—your clipboard now has clean, unformatted text. 


Why It Is Useful 

The tool provides amazing value due to its ability to improve efficiency when handling copied material. Most internet text copies also include unwanted HTML formatting elements including links and various fonts and styles and design elements. The extension enables users to bypass the typical text editing process that includes pasting material into notepad or text editor applications. The extension helps create uniform styling without any distraction from document clutter or unprofessional appearance. 


To Whom It Is Useful 

Writers, students, developers, and office professionals all benefit from clean, unformatted text. Whether it’s for articles, research, code, or reports—this tool makes copying plain text fast and effortless.

Technical

Version
1.0
Manifest
V3
Size
5.63KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
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Developer ID
uf4ab1f285c979bab6591db84ae332ae7
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Apr 10, 2025
Last Updated (Store)
Apr 10, 2025
Last Scraped
Jun 6, 2026
Website
Support URL

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Data sourced from the Chrome Web Store · last verified Jun 6, 2026.