3read allows you to read selected text in 3 dimensions. It can aid in speed reading, if you like.

Latest Version

Version
0.0.4
Update
April 11, 2014
Size
367KiB
Developer
Category
Users
269
Rating
4.88889 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ContextMenus
ActiveTab
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3read Extension

Highlight a selection and press alt+r or a hotkey of your choice. Read the words as they fly past in 3d! You can pause and rewind a little for full comprehension. Change the speed as you read. Use full screen for full concentration. Fast to start and close. Requires no special permissions!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "3read", "version": "0.0.4", "description": "3read allows you to read selected text in 3 dimensions. It can aid in speed reading, if you like.", "permissions": ["contextMenus", "activeTab"], "background": { "scripts": [ "keycodes.js", "background.js" ] }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icon_19.png", "default_title": "3read Selection" }, "commands": { "read": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+R" }, "description": "3read!" } }, "options_page": "options.html", "minimum_chrome_version": "18", "icons": { "16": "icon_16.png", "128": "icon_128.png" }, "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install 3read extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install 3read extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install 3read extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install 3read extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download 3read extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a 3read extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the 3read Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the 3read extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the 3read extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for 3read extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the 3read extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download 3read extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install 3read extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the 3read extension file

Select and download the 3read extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the 3read extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your 3read extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the 3read extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install 3read extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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One Shot (ID: 000000dab6a26c49) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/17/2023 I really like this app a lot but I rated it four stars because I just want one final improvement done on it. So the improvement I want done is the ability for a person to choose how many words in the row can they see . If this feature is implemented I will change my review from four stars to five stars and just become really happy. thank you

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Kartikeya Chauhan (ID: 0000005819fdcd4d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/21/2023 really underrated

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Pitaya (ID: 00000065798d4199) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/06/2021 Very nice, easy to use app. It's super simple, nothing fancy: it works. Just select text and use the shortcut to read. I wish it could read more than just webpages. Text and background color customization would be a nice addition. Pdfs and copy in text would be cool because I would use this for reading books and whatnot, but for what it is it's a very simple, easy to use, efficient app.

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Ran Ro (ID: 0000001ab6f7ee3c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/05/2021 EXCELLENT

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Bree Vwhyman (ID: 0000008647febb7f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/29/2018 This is a brilliant reading Tool. It's the best tool of it's class that i have seen for some years now. It's also FREE. Thankyou very much for creating such a great reading tool that helps dyslexia and also gives speed reading.