Copy protected content from Google doc

Today I learned how to copy text from a Google Doc in a simplified view by changing the URL and disabling JavaScript. Here’s the process:

1. Change the end of the document URL from /edit to /mobilebasic.
2. Disable JavaScript:
   • Click the Site settings icon to the left of the URL.
   • Select “Site settings.”
   • Under “Permissions,” change “Javascript” to “Block.”
3. Go back to the tab with your document and reload the page.
4. Select all text in your document using Ctrl+A.
5. Copy the selection with Ctrl+C.
6. Open a new document and paste the text using Ctrl+V.
7. Re-enable JavaScript:
   • Repeat Step 2 above.
   • For Step 2.3, change “Javascript” back to “Allow” (default).

This trick can be used for Google Sheet too.

References

• https://webapps.stackexchange.com/a/159177