Can I block/hide text with Adblock Plus?

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borisf98
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Can I block/hide text with Adblock Plus?

Post by borisf98 »

Can I block text with this syntax?

<center>Advertisement</center>
or <div>Advertisement</div>

With all kinds of brackets and other text strings.
borisf98
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Re: Can I block/hide text with Adblock Plus?

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What I really wanted to ask if it is possible to block text with Adblock Plus with whatever brackets?
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greiner
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Re: Can I block/hide text with Adblock Plus?

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Adblock Plus hides elements using the same kinds of styles that websites use to apply colors and other style information to elements on the page. Therefore you can use any CSS selector to target elements on the page that you want to hide.

This also means that you cannot hide only certain text within an element or text that spans multiple elements, because CSS styles can only be applied to elements and not to text itself, or the HTML code from which the browser created those elements.
augustdiaries
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Re: Can I block/hide text with Adblock Plus?

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I wanted to ask that is it possible to comment a link in Adblock Plus?
UniqueHuel
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Re: Can I block/hide text with Adblock Plus?

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"Error: Invalid tab ID: xx" message when attempting to report unblocked ads using Adblock Plus.​

To address this issue, you might consider the following steps:

Refresh the Page: Sometimes, simply refreshing the webpage can resolve temporary glitches.​

Ensure the Tab Stays Open: Make sure the tab where you're reporting the issue remains open during the process, as closing or navigating away might cause such errors.​

Update Adblock Plus: Ensure you're using the latest version of Adblock Plus, as updates often fix known issues.​

Check for Conflicting Extensions: Other browser extensions might interfere with Adblock Plus. Try disabling other extensions to see if the problem persists.​

If the issue continues, it might be helpful to report it directly to the Adblock Plus support team for further assistance.
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Re: Can I block/hide text with Adblock Plus?

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That’s strange behavior. Try updating filters or disabling other extensions that may conflict. Sometimes a fresh install helps. If it persists, post logs or screenshots—community members are great at pinpointing browser-specific quirks. Researching for an extended essay can be overwhelming without clear direction so I checked out https://academized.com/blog/extended-essay which offered practical advice and examples to help me refine my research question and develop strong arguments Academized supports students in achieving thorough and well-organized essays that stand out.
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