Firefox Copy & Paste


Hollywood

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I have an issue showing up for the last few months. I use Firefox on Windows 11 Pro (updates current). When on some webpages, I highlight text and right click to Copy. Lately the Copy option is sometimes grayed out. This happens on random websites, also on Amazon or Wikipedia it works sometimes and not others. CTRL-C and CTRL-V always work.

Any idea why this happens about half the time?

Thanks
 

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Some websites prevent copy, although I haven’t tried with Amazon or Wikipedia, I can’t imagine it to be denied on those sites.

This isn’t the most desired fix because you have to setup Firefox again, but…

To Refresh Firefox:

 

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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.5039
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    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
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    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
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    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
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    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
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    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
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    Silverstone 1500
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    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
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    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    1000/400Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
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    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
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    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
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    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
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    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
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    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
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    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
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    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
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    …still on a horse.
Same thing is happening to me with FF. If you highlight your text, right click on it, click "select all" then you can go wherever your want, right click and select paste.

It goes against what "select all" has meant in the past.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26100.3775
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    Dell Optiplex 7080
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    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
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    DELL 0J37VM
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    32 gb
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    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
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    Benq 27
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    PSU
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    Logitech wired
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    i7-4770
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    24 gb
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    Benq 27
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    256 gb Toshiba BG4 M.2 NVE SSB and 1 tb hdd
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell factory
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Internet Speed
    still not telling
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
See if ya’ll can downgrade to a previous version. I know they are available, somewhere. Skip this version, maybe it’s a new bug?
 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.5039
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    1000/400Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
Let me add, I do not have to do this on every site, just some. It's different from sites that don't allow copy at all. Makes no sense.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26100.3775
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme+256gb SKHynix m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+1tb Kingston m2.nvme+ 4gb Solidigm nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 22H2 19045.3930
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 9020
    CPU
    i7-4770
    Memory
    24 gb
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    256 gb Toshiba BG4 M.2 NVE SSB and 1 tb hdd
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell factory
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Internet Speed
    still not telling
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
maybe it’s a new bug?
Definitely new. About 2-3 weeks old and so weird that there's no rhyme or reason when it happens. I'm just waiting for their next update. I've been using Edge more and more and am close to swapping my main browser..
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26100.3775
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme+256gb SKHynix m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+1tb Kingston m2.nvme+ 4gb Solidigm nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 22H2 19045.3930
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 9020
    CPU
    i7-4770
    Memory
    24 gb
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    256 gb Toshiba BG4 M.2 NVE SSB and 1 tb hdd
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell factory
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Internet Speed
    still not telling
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
Let me add, I do not have to do this on every site, just some. It's different from sites that don't allow copy at all. Makes no sense.

Could very well be the page coding, not sure, Linda.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.5039
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    1000/400Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
Definitely new. About 2-3 weeks old and so weird that there's no rhyme or reason when it happens. I'm just waiting for their next update. I've been using Edge more and more and am close to swapping my main browser..
Sounds like you are having the exact thing I described. Thanks for spelling it out so I know it's not just me. Hopefully it will be fixed.

As far as switching, I like to mix it up a bit as far as certain software vendors. I use a different browser, email program, photo viewer, backup software, and other apps so not everything is from Microsoft. Not meaning to be paranoid, but it encourages competition and is often better then the Microsoft versions. I could adapt if needed, but I actually like Firefox.

Thanks again for answering!
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11
Some websites prevent copy, although I haven’t tried with Amazon or Wikipedia, I can’t imagine it to be denied on those sites.
I haven't been seeing that as often in very recent times. IIRC, I see that more with '00s-designed (maybe a bit older as well) web sites.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro x64 23H2
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    PC/Desktop
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    Ryzen 9 5900X
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    ASRock B550 PG Velocita (UEFI-BIOS P3.40)
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    64 GB G.Skill RipJaws V F4-3200C16D-64GVK
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    Sparkle Titan Arc A770 16 GB
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    Alienware AW3423DWF OLED ultrawide
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    Western Digital Black SN850 1 TB NVMe SSD
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    eVGA Supernova 750 G3
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    Corsair 275R
    Internet Speed
    VTel FTTH 1 Gb down and 1 Gb up
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    PC/Desktop
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    Ryzen 7 5800X3D
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    Asus ROG Strix B550-F Gaming (UEFI-BIOS version 3607)
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    32 GB (2x16 GB G.Skill TridentZ Neo)
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    Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6750 XT
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    Samsung 970 Pro 512 GB NVMe SSD
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    eVGA Supernova 650 GQ
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    Fractal Focus G
See if ya’ll can downgrade to a previous version. I know they are available, somewhere. Skip this version, maybe it’s a new bug?
It's not worth a lot of effort, but I was curious as to if it was me or an actual flaw. Thanks for replying. Since glasskuter seen the same behavior I'm guessing others and Mozilla are aware by now.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64 23H2
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    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Ryzen 9 5900X
    Motherboard
    ASRock B550 PG Velocita (UEFI-BIOS P3.40)
    Memory
    64 GB G.Skill RipJaws V F4-3200C16D-64GVK
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sparkle Titan Arc A770 16 GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Alienware AW3423DWF OLED ultrawide
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital Black SN850 1 TB NVMe SSD
    PSU
    eVGA Supernova 750 G3
    Case
    Corsair 275R
    Internet Speed
    VTel FTTH 1 Gb down and 1 Gb up
  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 5800X3D
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Strix B550-F Gaming (UEFI-BIOS version 3607)
    Memory
    32 GB (2x16 GB G.Skill TridentZ Neo)
    Graphics card(s)
    Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6750 XT
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 Pro 512 GB NVMe SSD
    PSU
    eVGA Supernova 650 GQ
    Case
    Fractal Focus G
I'm using 128.0.0 and I don't have any issues. I did try Amazon and it works just fine. I haven't noticed any problem on other websites although I admit not using copy/paste very often. I usually just print the screen
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    DIY
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 3600
    Motherboard
    ASUS X570E
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
    Sound Card
    Realtek on motherboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 Samsung S80A
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160
    Hard Drives
    1 Samsung NVMe, 1TB, 1 Samsung NVMe 2TB, 2 WD SA510 Blue SSD 2TB each ,
    MS Workspaces, 1 Samsung 870EVO 1TB SSD
    PSU
    Cooler Master 850
    Case
    Thermaltake Level 10 GTS
    Cooling
    Fan Dark Roc Pro 4
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    Durgod mechanical wired
    Mouse
    Logitech MS Master 3 wireless
    Internet Speed
    900MB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
    Other Info
    ASUS RT-AX86U router
I'm using 128.0.0 and I don't have any issues. I did try Amazon and it works just fine. I haven't noticed any problem on other websites although I admit not using copy/paste very often. I usually just print the screen
I had a question on MP3TAG and was on their forum this afternoon. I was not able to copy and paste with a right click. I just got a response on my tagging question and the same forum now did let me use the mouse. The point is that it is random. I'm glad another forum member here was able to confirm this.

Thanks
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
Just came from MP3Tag and copy option was dimmed.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    DIY
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 3600
    Motherboard
    ASUS X570E
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
    Sound Card
    Realtek on motherboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 Samsung S80A
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160
    Hard Drives
    1 Samsung NVMe, 1TB, 1 Samsung NVMe 2TB, 2 WD SA510 Blue SSD 2TB each ,
    MS Workspaces, 1 Samsung 870EVO 1TB SSD
    PSU
    Cooler Master 850
    Case
    Thermaltake Level 10 GTS
    Cooling
    Fan Dark Roc Pro 4
    Keyboard
    Durgod mechanical wired
    Mouse
    Logitech MS Master 3 wireless
    Internet Speed
    900MB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
    Other Info
    ASUS RT-AX86U router
Went to MP3Tag again and the copy option worked this time. Really strange.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    DIY
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 3600
    Motherboard
    ASUS X570E
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
    Sound Card
    Realtek on motherboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 Samsung S80A
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160
    Hard Drives
    1 Samsung NVMe, 1TB, 1 Samsung NVMe 2TB, 2 WD SA510 Blue SSD 2TB each ,
    MS Workspaces, 1 Samsung 870EVO 1TB SSD
    PSU
    Cooler Master 850
    Case
    Thermaltake Level 10 GTS
    Cooling
    Fan Dark Roc Pro 4
    Keyboard
    Durgod mechanical wired
    Mouse
    Logitech MS Master 3 wireless
    Internet Speed
    900MB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
    Other Info
    ASUS RT-AX86U router
Hopefully 128.0.1 is not far behind. Have a great night.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    DIY
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 3600
    Motherboard
    ASUS X570E
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
    Sound Card
    Realtek on motherboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 Samsung S80A
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160
    Hard Drives
    1 Samsung NVMe, 1TB, 1 Samsung NVMe 2TB, 2 WD SA510 Blue SSD 2TB each ,
    MS Workspaces, 1 Samsung 870EVO 1TB SSD
    PSU
    Cooler Master 850
    Case
    Thermaltake Level 10 GTS
    Cooling
    Fan Dark Roc Pro 4
    Keyboard
    Durgod mechanical wired
    Mouse
    Logitech MS Master 3 wireless
    Internet Speed
    900MB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
    Other Info
    ASUS RT-AX86U router
Must be some kind of bug.
It happens sometimes. I usually reopen the page and everything works.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 11 Home
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    MSI MS-7D98
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-13490F
    Motherboard
    MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI
    Memory
    2 x 16 Patriot Memory (PDP Systems) PSD516G560081
    Graphics Card(s)
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 WINDFORCE OC 12G (GV-N4070WF3OC-12GD)
    Sound Card
    Bluetooth Аудио
    Monitor(s) Displays
    INNOCN 15K1F
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    WD_BLACK SN770 250GB
    KINGSTON SNV2S1000G (ELFK0S.6)
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W
    Case
    CG560 - DeepCool
    Cooling
    ID-COOLING SE-224-XTS / 2 x 140Mm Fan - rear and top; 3 x 120Mm - front
    Keyboard
    Corsair K70 RGB TKL
    Mouse
    Corsair KATAR PRO XT
    Internet Speed
    100 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender Antivirus
    Other Info
    https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/66553205
Yes, possibly this ongoing bug:

If Ctrl + c works , then that might be the easiest workaround, otherwise as per some reports in that bug report, clicking once in the address bar to change focus, and then right clicking on the required text on the page also appears to be working for some.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 23H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    custom
    CPU
    intel i7-8700 (non-K)
    Motherboard
    Asus Z370 TUF Gaming
    Memory
    32Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    On-board Intel iGPU
    Sound Card
    On-board Realtek
    Hard Drives
    Samsung_SSD_850_EVO
    PSU
    Corsair Rm850X
    Cooling
    All air
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