Resolving 'The Content I Selected Cannot be Annotated' Error

Encountering an Error While Annotating?

If you've received the message "The content you have selected cannot be annotated" while using Scrible, this typically points to a specific technical reason related to the web page structure.

Why Does This Happen?

• The web page you're trying to annotate likely utilizes WebComponents, a newer browser feature.
• WebComponents represent a shift in how web content is structured, but the standards for handling text selections with them are still in development.
• As these standards aren't finalized, third-party tools like Scrible currently can't access selections within these components.

What Are We Doing About It?

• Browser vendors are actively working to establish these standards, and we're keeping a close watch.
• Our goal is to integrate support for WebComponents into Scrible as soon as feasible.

Workaround for Now:

• A temporary solution is to print the web page as a PDF. See our article, PDF Management, for detailed instructions.
• Once you have the PDF, upload it to your Scrible Library.
• You can then utilize our robust PDF Annotation tools for your work.

Need Further Assistance?

We understand this might be a bit of a hiccup in your workflow, and we're here to help. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.