Make WikiTree IDs easier to Copy

Question

I have a suggestion that I think others would also be in favor of as well. On the profile page (& elsewhere?), I know the WikiTree ID is present, and I know it is also at the end of the URL. When I am on a touch device, that can be very difficult. Sometimes it's a pain anyway when using a touchpad on a MacBook. It's also not very prominent on the profile pages as I always have to look for it.

Since these WikiTree IDs are so commonly needed, I think it would be great to make the WikiTree ID more prominent (larger, bold, color change, whatever) but to also include a tiny bit of code to be able to easily copy it to the clipboard with a single click. Below is a page that details how that can be done easily, and, of course, there are so many other ways to do it. I know that MediaWiki has the CopyToClipboard extension but I believe that's flash-based (excuse me... vomit... sorry). I'm sure there are lots of other ways but here is one I found quickly. I would love to see this implemented. I'd be happy to research other ways to implement this if anyone is interested.

Click to Copy
 

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I would find it easy as just a text. For now, I just keep a piece of paper handy to write down id's, etc.

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Bill, I agree. I also use a finger touch device it can be difficult to work with them. Almost impossible to do a copy and paste but then copy and paste is nearly impossible anyway. If you  research more ways to make this easier, I for one would  be grateful. I am sure WikiTree members in general would be grateful. Anything that would help and ease WikiTree is very much appreciated,

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I am really wondering that such a useful and easy to make feature (up to 30 min to implement, no more) isn't already there.

Here is hint how to do it: Copying text to clipboard with JavaScript

Between name and tabs menu, there is plenty of empty space - you can place the link / button with ID there.

Answer 1

If you use Chrome, you can use this add-on by Steve Harris

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/wikitree-id-copier/hhmgapgabflihdkadpdhnlopolbbpcln

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Thanks Louis, I didn't realize it was published yet. Silly Google, forgot to tell me apparently!

Let me know if find any bugs or think of some improvements, it was a very quick and dirty code I through together.

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I looked at the code, It works on the space / project pages too. Very simple fix and functional. Thanks. I just completed some new interlinked project event pages and would have loved it.

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That URL  

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/wikitree-id-copier/hhmgapgabflihdkadpdhnlopolbbpcln

returns a google 404 not found from my Chrome browser

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The app grew a bit. Have a look at https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/1106009/new-extension-wikitree-toolkit

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OK got it by using the new link.

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