Highlight a word to see its definition in a popup.

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1.0
Update
September 30, 2017
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12.11KiB
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Users
24
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Quick Definition Extension

Instead of opening a new tab to Google each word you don't know, you can save time by simply highlighting the word, and a popup will be displayed containing common definitions.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 2,"name": "Quick Definition","short_name": "Quick Definition","description": "Highlight a word to see its definition in a popup.","version": "1.0","author": "Michael Zaruba","content_scripts": [{"matches": [""],"js": ["define.js"],"css": ["define-styles.css"],"run_at": "document_end","all_frames": true}],"web_accessible_resources": ["x.png"],"icons": {"128": "icon_128.png","48": "icon_48.png","16": "icon_16.png"}}
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How to download and manually install Quick Definition extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Quick Definition 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 Quick Definition extension file

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

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User reviews

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Vincent Gelso (ID: 0000000e307a7044) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/10/2018 **NOTE: THIS EXTENSION NEEDS AN UPDATE, IT'S NOT WORKING ANYMORE Original Text: I find this extension to be very useful, because I always hate opening up a new tab to find a definition. However, this may get annoying at times. Could there be an option to show the definition in the right-click selection window?