Highlight a row (and column) of current cell in Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel Online.

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2.1.0
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March 2, 2024
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Sheets Row Highlighter Extension

Features:
* Highlight row and column. (Only when the current cell is in the screen)
* Change highlight color and opacity.
* Shortcuts for toggle highlight.
* Automatically save and apply highlight settings on a per-sheet basis.

You can add shortcuts from the \"chrome://extensions/shortcuts\"

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https://github.com/matsu7089/sheets-row-highlighter
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Sheets Row Highlighter", "short_name": "Row Highlighter", "version": "2.1.0", "manifest_version": 3, "default_locale": "en", "description": "__MSG_extensionDescription__", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/matsu7089/sheets-row-highlighter", "icons": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/*", "https://*.officeapps.live.com/x/*" ], "js": [ "scripts/content/SheetsActiveCellLocator.js", "scripts/content/ExcelActiveCellLocator.js", "scripts/content/RowHighlighterApp.js", "scripts/content/main.js" ], "all_frames": true } ], "action": { "default_popup": "pages/popup.html" }, "background": { "service_worker": "scripts/background.js" }, "permissions": ["storage", "activeTab"], "commands": { "toggleRow": { "description": "__MSG_toggleRowDescription__" }, "toggleColumn": { "description": "__MSG_toggleColumnDescription__" }, "toggleBoth": { "description": "__MSG_toggleBothDescription__" } }}
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How to download and manually install Sheets Row Highlighter extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Sheets Row Highlighter extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Sheets Row Highlighter 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 Sheets Row Highlighter extension file

Select and download the Sheets Row Highlighter 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 Sheets Row Highlighter 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 Sheets Row Highlighter 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 Sheets Row Highlighter 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 Sheets Row Highlighter extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Maxim Dahan (ID: 000000b9d773dc53) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/30/2023 Makes life so much easier now

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Manu S Ch (ID: 0000004fb7d1e32d) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/25/2023 What about Multiple columns and Rows? and for Excel?

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이상복 (ID: 000000787ffe98cb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/07/2023 정말 찾고 있던 기능입니다!!!

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Tri Hoang (ID: 0000001d0c543ea2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/12/2023 Brilliant

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太极猫 (ID: 000000e5e74377f2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/26/2022 不错。 找了才找到这个插件。 好用。