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Aardvark (Bookmarklet)

Displays a red rectangle on the element under the mouse, allowing users to adjust the view by hitting keys for wider or narrower elements, and remove unwanted content.

Made by Rob Brown

  • printer-friendly

  • bookmarklet

  • save-paper

  • online-reading

  • Web Development

  • printing

What is Aardvark (Bookmarklet)?

This versatile utility offers a comprehensive set of tools for optimizing web content for printing or improved on-screen viewing, as well as supporting web development workflows. At its core, the application overlays a red rectangular outline on the HTML element currently under the user's mouse cursor, providing a visual indicator of the element's boundaries. By pressing the "w" key, users can quickly expand the selection to encompass the containing parent element, enabling them to easily identify the appropriate scope for further modifications. From there, additional keyboard shortcuts allow users to selectively remove or manipulate the highlighted element, streamlining the process of preparing web content for various output formats or development tasks

Highlights

  • Visual element inspection with red outline overlay
  • Contextual widening of selected element using the "w" key
  • Flexible controls for removing or modifying highlighted elements
  • Functionality for both content optimization and web development workflows
  • Keyboard-driven interface for efficient and precise manipulations

Platforms

  • Windows

Languages

  • English

Features

    • Built-in editor

    • Readability