Fullscreen on-screen virtual keyboard for touch screen devices

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1.2.0
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November 8, 2024
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Virtual Keyboard Plus Extension

Enhance Your Typing Experience with the Virtual Keyboard Extension for Chrome!
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Say goodbye to hardware limitations and hello to seamless typing with the Virtual Keyboard extension for Chrome. This extension brings a full-featured on-screen keyboard right to your display, letting you type effortlessly on any device. Whether you’re using a touchscreen computer, working on a laptop without a physical keyboard, or dealing with a broken keyboard, this extension has you covered.

Key Features
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Flexible Activation Options:
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Choose between Always On, On Demand, and Turn Off modes to customize your typing experience. The keyboard can appear as a fixed feature on your screen, pop up only when needed, or stay off entirely until you activate it.

Smart Auto-Activation:
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The Virtual Keyboard automatically activates in text fields, providing a smooth, responsive typing experience exactly when you need it. This feature is especially helpful for forms, search boxes, and any other input areas where typing is required.

Freely Movable Keyboard:
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Move the keyboard to any position on your screen. Whether you’re left-handed, right-handed, or need extra space for other applications, the on-screen keyboard adapts to your preferences, offering a flexible typing solution for any setup.

Perfect for Any Scenario
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* Touchscreen Devices: Ideal for tablets or touchscreen computers, where typing without a physical keyboard can be challenging.

* Kiosk & Presentation Systems: This extension is great for kiosk setups, public display computers, or presentation systems that may lack traditional keyboard access.

* Faulty or Missing Hardware: Perfect for users experiencing issues with their physical keyboard or for laptops without built-in keyboards. This extension makes typing a breeze, even when hardware fails.

Why Choose the Virtual Keyboard Extension?
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Designed with both functionality and ease of use in mind, this extension provides all the benefits of a virtual keyboard without the need for additional software. It’s optimized for a wide range of users, from those who require accessibility solutions to professionals working with public displays or in presentation settings.

Turn your screen into a dynamic, versatile workspace with the Virtual Keyboard Extension for Chrome. Enjoy the ease of typing anywhere on your screen with a simple, powerful tool designed to make your digital experience smoother and more accessible.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Virtual Keyboard Plus extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Virtual Keyboard Plus 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 Virtual Keyboard Plus extension file

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

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