Interaction utilities change how people interact with content. user-select-all, user-select-auto and user-select-none control text selection, while pe-none and pe-auto turn pointer events off and on. pe-none only affects the mouse, so also use tabindex="-1" and aria-disabled for disabled links.
1Select all on click
user-select-all selects the whole text with one click, handy for codes and keys.
Licence key: KITE-HQ-7191-6075
<p class="mb-0">Licence key: <code class="user-select-all bg-body-tertiary border rounded-2 px-2 py-1">KITE-HQ-7191-6075</code></p>2Prevent text selection
user-select-none stops text from being selected, for example on interface labels.
user-select-auto Flexible dashboard calm launchuser-select-all Practical update practical ideauser-select-none Modern update modern routine<div class="row g-2 small">
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<div class="border rounded-3 p-2 user-select-auto">
<code>user-select-auto</code> Flexible dashboard calm launch
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<div class="col-sm-4">
<div class="border rounded-3 p-2 user-select-all">
<code>user-select-all</code> Practical update practical idea
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<div class="col-sm-4">
<div class="border rounded-3 p-2 user-select-none">
<code>user-select-none</code> Modern update modern routine
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</div>3Disable clicks with pe-none
pe-none makes a link ignore the pointer; add aria-disabled and tabindex="-1" for keyboard users.
<div class="d-flex flex-wrap gap-3">
<a href="#" class="link-primary">Clickable link</a> <a href="#" class="link-primary pe-none opacity-50" tabindex="-1" aria-disabled="true">pe-none link</a>
</div>4Re-enable on a child
pe-none on a parent and pe-auto on one child: only the child reacts.
This panel has pe-none, so its links do not react: ignored link.
<div class="pe-none border rounded-3 p-3 bg-body-tertiary">
<p class="small mb-2">This panel has <code>pe-none</code>, so its links do not react: <a href="#" tabindex="-1">ignored link</a>.</p>
<a href="#" class="pe-auto btn btn-sm btn-primary">pe-auto button</a>
</div>5Copy a coupon code
A user-select-all code next to a copy button.
<div class="d-flex align-items-center gap-2 border border-2 border-success rounded-3 p-2" style="max-width:20rem">
<span class="user-select-all fw-bold font-monospace flex-grow-1 text-center">WELCOME26</span>
<button type="button" class="btn btn-sm btn-success" data-demo-copy="WELCOME26"><i class="bi bi-clipboard-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i> Copy</button>
</div>6Click-through overlay
A decorative gradient overlay with pe-none lets clicks reach the link under it.
Every listing is checked by our team, so the photos match what you see in person. Neighbourhood guides cover transport, schools and things to do.
Continue reading<div class="position-relative border rounded-3 p-3 overflow-hidden" style="max-width:24rem">
<p class="small mb-1">Every listing is checked by our team, so the photos match what you see in person. Neighbourhood guides cover transport, schools and things to do.</p>
<a href="#" class="small">Continue reading</a>
<div class="position-absolute top-0 start-0 w-100 h-100 bg-primary bg-opacity-10 pe-none">
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</div>7Toolbar labels that do not select
user-select-none on a toolbar avoids accidental highlighting on double click.
<div class="d-flex gap-1 border rounded-3 p-1 user-select-none" role="toolbar" aria-label="Formatting">
<button type="button" class="btn btn-sm btn-light"><i class="bi bi-type-bold" aria-hidden="true"></i> Bold</button>
<button type="button" class="btn btn-sm btn-light"><i class="bi bi-type-italic" aria-hidden="true"></i> Italic</button>
<button type="button" class="btn btn-sm btn-light"><i class="bi bi-type-underline" aria-hidden="true"></i> Underline</button>
</div>8Select an order number
Order numbers in a table use user-select-all so they copy in one go.
| Order | Date | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #ORD-6616 | Sep 22, 2026 | $107.89 |
| #INV-9377 | Aug 29, 2026 | $133.64 |
<table class="table table-sm small mb-0">
<thead>
<tr>
<th scope="col">Order</th>
<th scope="col">Date</th>
<th scope="col" class="text-end">Total</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td class="user-select-all font-monospace">#ORD-6616</td>
<td>Sep 22, 2026</td>
<td class="text-end">$107.89</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="user-select-all font-monospace">#INV-9377</td>
<td>Aug 29, 2026</td>
<td class="text-end">$133.64</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>9Icon that never steals the click
pe-none on the icon inside a button makes sure the button is the click target.
<button type="button" class="btn btn-primary"><span class="pe-none me-1"><i class="bi bi-cloud-arrow-up-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>Upload files</button>10Read-only rating
Stars with pe-none show a score that cannot be changed.
<div class="d-flex align-items-center gap-2">
<div class="pe-none text-warning fs-5" aria-label="4 out of 5 stars">
<i class="bi bi-star-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="bi bi-star-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="bi bi-star-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="bi bi-star-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="bi bi-star-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i>
</div>
<span class="small text-body-secondary">Your rating is locked</span>
</div>11Locked wizard steps
Future steps get pe-none until the current one is complete.
<nav class="d-flex flex-wrap gap-2" aria-label="Steps">
<a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-success">1 Account</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-primary" aria-current="step">2 Profile</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border pe-none opacity-50" tabindex="-1" aria-disabled="true">3 Billing</a> <a href="#" class="btn btn-sm btn-light border pe-none opacity-50" tabindex="-1" aria-disabled="true">4 Done</a>
</nav>12Watermark that cannot be selected
pe-none and user-select-none on a watermark keep it out of the way.
Our rental team manages repairs, payments and tenants for landlords. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
<div class="position-relative border rounded-3 p-4 overflow-hidden">
<span class="position-absolute top-50 start-50 translate-middle fs-1 fw-bold text-danger opacity-25 user-select-none pe-none text-nowrap" aria-hidden="true" inert>DRAFT</span>
<p class="small mb-0 position-relative">Our rental team manages repairs, payments and tenants for landlords. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</p>
</div>13Terminal command
The prompt sign has user-select-none, the command user-select-all: copying gives only the command.
$ npm install kite-hq
<pre class="bg-dark text-white rounded-3 p-3 small mb-0"><span class="user-select-none text-white-50">$ </span><span class="user-select-all">npm install kite-hq</span></pre>14Email to copy
user-select-all on an email address in a contact card.
<div class="border rounded-3 p-3 small" style="max-width:22rem">
<div class="fw-semibold">
Isla Brennan
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<div class="text-body-secondary">
Operations Manager
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<div class="mt-2">
<i class="bi bi-envelope-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i> <span class="user-select-all">mateo.ashford@example.com</span>
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</div>15Unavailable plan
The sold out plan card is pe-none, the others stay clickable.
<div class="row g-2 small">
<div class="col-6">
<a href="#" class="d-block border rounded-3 p-3 text-decoration-none link-body-emphasis"><strong>Monthly</strong><br>$13.08</a>
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<div class="col-6">
<a href="#" class="d-block border rounded-3 p-3 text-decoration-none link-body-emphasis pe-none opacity-50" tabindex="-1" aria-disabled="true"><strong>Lifetime</strong><br>Sold out</a>
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</div>16Drag handle
user-select-none on sortable rows so dragging does not highlight text.
- Home valuation
- Home valuation
- Legal support
<ul class="list-unstyled border rounded-3 mb-0 user-select-none" style="max-width:20rem">
<li class="d-flex align-items-center gap-2 px-3 py-2 border-bottom"><span class="text-body-tertiary"><i class="bi bi-grip-vertical" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>Home valuation</li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-center gap-2 px-3 py-2 border-bottom"><span class="text-body-tertiary"><i class="bi bi-grip-vertical" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>Home valuation</li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-center gap-2 px-3 py-2"><span class="text-body-tertiary"><i class="bi bi-grip-vertical" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>Legal support</li>
</ul>17Preview of a disabled slider
pe-none on a range input shows the value without allowing changes.
<div style="max-width:20rem">
<label class="form-label small" for="ut-vol-1251">Volume (locked)</label>
<input id="ut-vol-1251" type="range" class="form-range pe-none" value="70" min="0" max="100" aria-disabled="true">
</div>18Selectable colour values
Colour tokens in a style guide use user-select-all for quick copying.
--wt-primary--wt-secondary--wt-surface<div class="d-flex flex-wrap gap-3 small">
<div class="d-flex align-items-center gap-2">
<span class="bg-primary rounded-2" style="width:24px;height:24px"></span><code class="user-select-all">--wt-primary</code>
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<div class="d-flex align-items-center gap-2">
<span class="bg-secondary rounded-2" style="width:24px;height:24px"></span><code class="user-select-all">--wt-secondary</code>
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<div class="d-flex align-items-center gap-2">
<span class="bg-body-secondary border rounded-2" style="width:24px;height:24px"></span><code class="user-select-all">--wt-surface</code>
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</div>19Image that cannot be dragged into selection
user-select-none on a gallery strip keeps double clicks from selecting captions.
<div class="d-flex gap-2 user-select-none">
<figure class="mb-0 text-center small">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1771366260867-7e07094579d7?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="Photo 1" width="90" height="90" class="rounded-3 object-fit-cover d-block">
<figcaption>Auckland</figcaption>
</figure>
<figure class="mb-0 text-center small">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1670589953882-b94c9cb380f5?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="Photo 2" width="90" height="90" class="rounded-3 object-fit-cover d-block">
<figcaption>Prague</figcaption>
</figure>
</div>20Loading state on a form
While saving, the form is disabled (a disabled fieldset) and gets pe-none and a reduced opacity.
<div class="pe-none opacity-75 border rounded-3 p-3" style="max-width:22rem" aria-busy="true">
<fieldset class="border-0 p-0 m-0" disabled>
<label class="form-label small" for="ut-proj-1252">Project name</label>
<input id="ut-proj-1252" type="text" class="form-control mb-2" value="Ten questions to ask at a viewing">
<button type="button" class="btn btn-primary btn-sm"><span class="spinner-border spinner-border-sm me-1" aria-hidden="true"></span>Saving</button>
</fieldset>
</div>