US keyboard with German umlauts

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Version
2.0
Update
November 18, 2020
Size
14.1KiB
Developer
moapp.software
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
2.2 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Input
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German Umlauts (US alt) Extension

Keyboard Extension for Chrome OS. Use German Umlauts on US Keyboard. For example: alt + a = ä, alt + U = Ü etc.

Base Language is German, means that you need to have German enabled under your Chrome OS Languages and input method settings in order to choose the German Umlauts keyboard layout.

Base Keyboard Layout is US, means that it will work with every Chromebook shipped with US Keyboard like the Pixelbook sold in the US.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "German Umlauts (US alt)","version": "2.0","manifest_version": 2,"description": "US keyboard with German umlauts","icons": {"16": "icon16.png","48": "icon48.png","128": "icon128.png"},"background": {"scripts": ["background.js"]},"permissions": ["input"],"input_components": [{"name": "German Umlauts (US alt)","type": "ime","id": "german_umlauts_alt","description": "US keyboard with German umlauts","language": "de","layouts": ["us"]}]}
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How to download and manually install German Umlauts (US alt) extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download German Umlauts (US alt) extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a German Umlauts (US alt) 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 German Umlauts (US alt) Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install German Umlauts (US alt) 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 German Umlauts (US alt) extension file

Select and download the German Umlauts (US alt) 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 German Umlauts (US alt) 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 German Umlauts (US alt) 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 German Umlauts (US alt) 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 German Umlauts (US alt) extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Bruder Jentzen (ID: 00000046da776f82) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/13/2021 Alt+ or Shift+Alt+ any vowel key does nothing. Windows 11 Chrome Version 96.0.4664.93 (Official Build) (64-bit)

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Linus Rupp (ID: 000000656785edfa) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/19/2020 oh boy, äüöÜÖ works here, capital A doesnt, ä doenst work in google docs at all, so close to being amazing, but now useless

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Michael (ID: 000000d4a0f9139f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/20/2020 Works perfectly with / on my Pixelbook.

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Jens Behrens (ID: 000000a7a9442671) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/30/2019 Does not work under Windows 10 with latest Chrome (Version 76.0.3809.132 (Official Build) (64-bit)). Not in https://www.editpad.org , or any other page.