Reformats selected text to use columns of a more readable width.

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Version
0.9.4
Update
March 6, 2017
Size
421KiB
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Users
157
Rating
2.81818 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Text into Multiple Columns Extension

Reformats selected text into lines of a more readable line length. The text is kept in the context of the page -- with images, logos, etc.

Click on a paragraph or select text and then click the icon to split the text.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "Text into Multiple Columns","version": "0.9.4","manifest_version": 2,"description": "Reformats selected text to use columns of a more readable width.","content_scripts": [ {"all_frames": true,"matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ],"js": [ "text-columns.js" ]} ],"background": {"scripts": ["background.js"]},"browser_action": {"default_icon": "cols.png","default_title": "Display selected text in multiple columns."}}
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How to download and manually install Text into Multiple Columns extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Text into Multiple Columns extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Text into Multiple Columns 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 Text into Multiple Columns Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Text into Multiple Columns 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 Text into Multiple Columns extension file

Select and download the Text into Multiple Columns 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 Text into Multiple Columns 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 Text into Multiple Columns 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 Text into Multiple Columns 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 Text into Multiple Columns extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Carlos Cerqueira (ID: 000000a513306fb3) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 03/04/2022 As said before by others. Doesn´t work, sadly. Great Extension, just what i need if it worked.

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Péter Barna (ID: 000000b068086e92) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/29/2017 Nagyon jó! Még jobb volna, ha a látható szöveg (az oldal aljáig olvasható tartalom) utáni szöveget mind áthelyezné a következő oszlopba, valamint ha be lehetne állítani hogy 2, 3 vagy 4 oszlopba tördeljen... :) És ha kiválasztható lenne a beállításokban, hogy próbálja meg automatikusan kiválasztani a szöveget, amit tördelni kell. Köszönöm!

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Brigham Iraheta (ID: 0000007fb926a11e) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 07/08/2013 extention button doesn' work

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Sreenivasan Palaniappan (ID: 00000067eaa6c374) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/28/2012 Hi! sorry for rating it poorly, but without rating it doesn't allow me to write a review. Its not working. Below is the steps i did: - installed from webstore - choose the paragraph to split into small ones. - left-clicked on the button on the upper right corner. no effect - right-clicked on the button and clicked 'Text into multiple columns' menu, still no change. can anyone advise what should i do. Thanks in advance, since reviews dont have reply option