Acts as a reading ruler, helping to keep an eye on a line of text with a mouse.

Latest Version

Version
0.0.3
Update
June 13, 2022
Size
177KiB
Developer
Category
Users
8,000+
Rating
4.03125 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
Scripting
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ReadingLine Extension

## Data Protection FAQ:

- Does the extension collect any user data?
- No, the Reading Ruler does not collect any kind of data.

- Does the extension track users?
- No, the Reading Ruler does not track users.

- Does the extension send data to any server?
- No, the Reading Ruler does not use any kind of server connection. All the processing is doing locally.

- Why does the extension need 'read and change websites' permission?
- Because the Reading Ruler needs the information of website elements to calculate and render the ruler.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "ReadingLine", "version": "0.0.3", "manifest_version": 3, "description": "Acts as a reading ruler, helping to keep an eye on a line of text with a mouse.", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": "icons/icon19-active.png", "default_title": "Toggle Reading Line (Ctrl + Alt + -)" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "scripting" ], "host_permissions": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*", "file://*/*" ], "background": { "service_worker": "reading-line-bg.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*", "file://*/*" ], "css": [ "reading-line.css" ] }, { "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*", "file://*/*" ], "js": [ "reading-line.js" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install ReadingLine extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install ReadingLine 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 ReadingLine extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install ReadingLine extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

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

If you ever need to manually install a ReadingLine 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 ReadingLine Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the ReadingLine extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the ReadingLine extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for ReadingLine 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 ReadingLine 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 ReadingLine extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install ReadingLine 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 ReadingLine extension file

Select and download the ReadingLine 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 ReadingLine 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 ReadingLine 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 ReadingLine 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 ReadingLine extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Cindy Bahl (Cindy) (ID: 0000009be9acf12d) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/14/2023 Updated review October 2023: Waste to install it. It is not helpful at all. See my original review... Original review: Not impressed. All it does it add a highlighter line. There are zero controls over it. Uninstalling.

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Michal R (ID: 000000d7ca0be72a) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/08/2023 It works very well for web pages. Thank you. But can you also make it work for opened PDF files in the browser?

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Spncr Rbrt (ID: 0000009cd4140cb4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/15/2023 Group 17 plz fix this 😩

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Dustin Fox (ID: 000000025156b6df) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/27/2023 Thank you for being the only extension that provides this incredibly important accessibility feature. I can not believe this is the only plugin that actually works. Even if there is no customization, at least it works.

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Akash Soedamah (ID: 00000095a6aacbe2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/25/2023 Just what I needed... A sentence/line highlighter on hover or in this case, just a simple ruler (without config) that tracks my mouse position.