Find words and phrases across ALL your open tabs! ?

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Version
1.0.6
Update
November 28, 2024
Size
406KiB
Developer
ctrl-f.plus
Category
Users
4,000+
Rating
4.65 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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Permissions
ActiveTab
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Ctrl-F Plus: Ctrl + F Search Across All Tabs Extension

Ctrl-F Plus enables cross-tab search functionality in a browser window by extending the browser's native Ctrl + F Find Feature (Cmd + F on Mac). Now you can find a specific word or phrase on any of your browser tabs without having to search each tab separately.


✨ FEATURES

- Extended Native Browser Search 🌐: Enhances the traditional 'Ctrl F' with powerful multi-tab capabilities.

- All-Tab Search 🚀: No more switching between tabs. Find what you're looking for across all open tabs in your current window.

- Intuitive Interface 👆: Designed to look and feel like the browser's native find function, ensuring a seamless user experience.

- Quick Activation ⚡: Simply use the `Ctrl + Shift + F` keyboard command to activate the search.


🎯 USE CASES

- Students 📚: Quickly find references across multiple research papers or articles.

- Professionals 💼: Seamlessly search for client names or keywords across various reports.

- Shoppers 🛒: Easily compare product details or prices across online stores.


⌨ KEYBOARD SHORTCUT SETUP FOR CTRL-F PLUS:

1. Install \"Ctrl-F Plus\" in Chrome.
2. Pin the extension:
- Click the puzzle piece icon (Extensions) in Chrome's top-right.
- Locate \"Ctrl-F Plus\" and click its pin icon.
3. Right-click the \"Ctrl-F Plus\" icon and select \"Set Keyboard Shortcut\".
4. Find \"Ctrl-F Plus\" in the list.
5. Set the activation shortcut:
- Windows, Linux, ChromeOS: `Ctrl` + `Shift` + `F`.
- Mac: `⌘` + `Shift` + `F` (or `Command` + `Shift` + `F`).
6. Close the window, and you're ready! Use the shortcut for multi-tab searches anytime.


❤️ LOVE CTRL-F PLUS?

- If you find our extension helpful, please consider leaving a 5-star 🌟 review and sharing your experience. Your support helps us grow and improve!


💖💖 REALLY REALLY LOVE CTRL-F PLUS?

- Consider supporting our team with a donation at: https://opencollective.com/ctrl-f-plus-chrome-extension


🛠 PROUDLY OPEN SOURCE:

- Let's improve it together! Ctrl-F Plus is proudly open source and we'd love for you to get involved. Give us a star on GitHub 🌟and join the development at: https://github.com/ctrl-f-plus/ctrl-f-plus-chrome-extension.


📩 SUPPORT & FEEDBACK:

- Encounter an issue or have an idea? If you have any questions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you. Let us know at [email protected].
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Ctrl-F Plus: Ctrl + F Search Across All Tabs extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Ctrl-F Plus: Ctrl + F Search Across All Tabs 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 Ctrl-F Plus: Ctrl + F Search Across All Tabs extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Ctrl-F Plus: Ctrl + F Search Across All Tabs extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Ctrl-F Plus: Ctrl + F Search Across All Tabs extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Ctrl-F Plus: Ctrl + F Search Across All Tabs 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 Ctrl-F Plus: Ctrl + F Search Across All Tabs Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Ctrl-F Plus: Ctrl + F Search Across All Tabs extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Ctrl-F Plus: Ctrl + F Search Across All Tabs extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Ctrl-F Plus: Ctrl + F Search Across All Tabs 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 Ctrl-F Plus: Ctrl + F Search Across All Tabs 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 Ctrl-F Plus: Ctrl + F Search Across All Tabs extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Ctrl-F Plus: Ctrl + F Search Across All Tabs 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 Ctrl-F Plus: Ctrl + F Search Across All Tabs extension file

Select and download the Ctrl-F Plus: Ctrl + F Search Across All Tabs 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 Ctrl-F Plus: Ctrl + F Search Across All Tabs 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 Ctrl-F Plus: Ctrl + F Search Across All Tabs 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 Ctrl-F Plus: Ctrl + F Search Across All Tabs 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 Ctrl-F Plus: Ctrl + F Search Across All Tabs extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Brianna Webb (ID: 00000071a87e2efa) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/07/2023 Literally been searching for this all my life. A college students best tool

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Zacary Wesoloski (ID: 00000038e11be913) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/25/2023 How is it 2023 and someone is just thinking of this????

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Nathaniel Pawelczyk (ID: 0000004b883c4ef2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/22/2023 does exactly what it says on the tin and does it well. super easy to use and is also handy for navigating between your tabs if you have a keyword you can search on!

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Evan Keefe (ID: 0000001f773d5f0f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/22/2023 Finally, I have been looking for this type of extension for years, thank you! Works seamlessly too, great extension!

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Sam p (ID: 0000003f1e2bdce4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/22/2023 Works great! Very useful and helps me find things when I have a bunch of tabs open and can't remember which one has the info I am looking for