How to Disable Assessment Copy / Paste in the Web Browser

Reducing test takers' ability to bypass assessment rules requires a multi-layered approach. One method is to block copying and pasting to and from the web browser. This article outlines steps to prevent copy-pasting text in the browser.

1. Select the assessment you wish to apply the copy/paste restrictions to.
2. Select the Properties tab.
3. Select the disclosure triangle next to "Advanced" to display the CSS Overrides input area.
4. Add the following to the CSS Overrides section on the Properties tab of Assessment Builder

body {
 -webkit-user-select: none;
 -moz-user-select: none;
 -ms-user-select: none;
 user-select: none;
 }

NOTE: It is important to be aware that these changes could possibly interfere with assistive technologies and reduce overall accessibility.

This method may have limited functionality because new and emerging desktop and mobile applications, as well as those that use AI to convert images into selectable text, can restrict the utility against a determined respondent using a mobile device. The most practical solution for content protection is to proctor the exam in a controlled environment.