This extension provides an easy-access Unicode keyboard to make it easier to create your own Unicode emoticons.

Latest Version

Version
1.5
Update
December 27, 2016
Size
1.59MiB
Developer
Category
Users
979
Rating
3.9375 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
See more
Permissions
ClipboardRead
ClipboardWrite
See more

Unicode Keyboard Extension

New Website! http://ninjasoftware.enjin.com/

HOW TO USE THE SAVE FEATURE:

To add an emoticon to your list of saved emoticons, click the 'Save Emoticon' button (NOTE: This does not actually store them), then to store all of your saved emoticons for future use, click the 'Store Emoticons' button. *PLEASE READ* You can not save emoticons with spaces in them, e.g. you can't save this: ( o_o), but you can save this: (o_o)

Whenever you use Unicode Keyboard, make sure you click the 'Load Emoticons' button before saving anymore custom emoticons, otherwise it will overwrite your previously saved emoticons. It's a bit of a pain, I know, but I haven't found another way yet.

Ever seen people type those more detailed smiley faces and the table-flip meme with those strange characters and wanted to be able to easily make your own? This extension provides a simple, easy-to-use way of creating your own Unicode emoticons which you can then simply copy-and-paste into your post, allowing for more detailed expressions in your text!

What's New:

- You can now save custom emoticons and then load them as custom buttons the next time you use the plugin!
- Fixed the question mark buttons (removed them as they were also playing up for me as well)

Features:

- 38 unique Unicode characters
- Completely customisable typing
- Copy to clipboard button
- Customisable font size
- Resizable text area

If you enjoy this app, it would be greatly appreciated if you could take the time to rate it!
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Unicode Keyboard", "description": "This extension provides an easy-access Unicode keyboard to make it easier to create your own Unicode emoticons.", "version": "1.5", "permissions": ["clipboardRead","clipboardWrite" ], "browser_action": { "default_icon": "Smiley_128.png", "default_popup": "index.html" }, "icons": {"48": "Smiley_48.png","64": "Smiley_64.png","128": "Smiley_128.png" } }
Read more

How to download and manually install Unicode Keyboard extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Unicode Keyboard 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 Unicode Keyboard extension file

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

Similar Extensions

icon

utf-8 and unicode characters Extension · Social & Communication 979 49 ★ 96.62KiB

icon

JapaneseEmoticons Extension · Social & Communication 979 41 ★ 212KiB

icon

Unicode Faces Extension · Fun 979 1 ★ 643KiB

icon

Quick Symbols Extension · Accessibility 979 3 ★ 10.36KiB

icon

Text emoticons Extension · Social & Communication 979 21 ★ 45.71KiB

icon

Emoti Extension · Social & Communication 979 7 ★ 25.31KiB

icon

SymbTab Extension · Accessibility 979 7 ★ 110KiB

icon

Kaomojie Extension · Social & Communication 979 10 ★ 30.94KiB

icon

Emojis / Lenny Faces / Unicode / Dingbats Extension · Social & Communication 979 7 ★ 63.89KiB

icon

Emoticon Selector Extension · Fun 979 12 ★ 10.8KiB

icon

Icons UTF-8 for all Extension · Social & Communication 979 0 ★ 331KiB

icon

Magic Button Extension · Productivity 979 8 ★ 23.74KiB

icon

Emotee Extension · Social & Communication 979 49 ★ 12.65KiB

icon

Emoticon Library Extension · Social & Communication 979 4 ★ 286KiB

icon

Unicode Analyzer Extension · Productivity 979 19 ★ 30.0KiB

icon

MUA Web Unicode Converter Extension · Accessibility 979 144 ★ 496KiB

icon

Memelords Lenny Face extension Extension · Fun 979 6 ★ 109KiB

icon

Symbols for pasting Extension · Social & Communication 979 19 ★ 98.57KiB

icon

Myanmar Unicode Font Converter Extension · Accessibility 979 2 ★ 129KiB

icon

Myanmar ZawGyi and Unicode Converter Extension · Social & Communication 979 38 ★ 338KiB

icon

Lenny Faces Chrome Extension Extension · Fun 979 5 ★ 28.08KiB

icon

ZG For Facebook Extension · Social & Communication 979 18 ★ 45.05KiB

icon

Emojify Extension · Social & Communication 979 357 ★ 1.57MiB

icon

Symbols & Smileys Extension · Social & Communication 979 645 ★ 439KiB

User reviews

icon

Star Machinery Ltd. (ID: 000000ff4b40ff16) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/19/2018 very helpfull

icon

(ID: ) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 12/18/2017 Fun to play with it.

icon

hannah c (ID: 0000001a4163943d) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/09/2016 This is pretty good if you want to quickly make emoticons without searching it up on google. However, it could use a few more symbols. Maybe add ▿ ? Save and Load don't work though... But yeah, I'd recommend it. (◕‿◕✿)

icon

club sandwich (ID: 00000015cc4bd386) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 06/25/2016 Lots of features dont work for me. Couldn't save or load anything. Also It would be really nice if we could access all unicode characters in your extension to make it a more broadly useful extension. like having ↓ and stuff like that a few clicks away would be super nice. Thank you for making this! You're awesome!

icon

Sean Torres (ID: 000000eee9d37d1b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/29/2015 AWESOME, no words needed