Colorize events in the new Google Calendar. (Keywords: Gcal color colors event)

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0.40
Update
May 25, 2024
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5.64KiB
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5,000+
Rating
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Manifest Version
3
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GcalColor Extension

In the old (pre-2018) Google Calendar, the names of events were shown in different colors. Google changed it to show the names in black, with just a colored dot to the left of the name to show the event's color. This extension changes the text color back to the event's color, and hides the dots. Events take up slightly less space without the dots.

TO CLARIFY, this extension does NOT add new colors, nor does it provide a new way to choose colors. That function is already built into Google Calendar: (1) Each of your calendars has a default color; that calendar's events are shown in that color unless changed. You can change a calendar's color in the Settings. (2) When creating or editing an event, there's a dot that shows the event's color; click the dot to change the color.

Open source, hosted on GitHub. If you have any problems or requests, the best thing is to file an issue there. Or fix it yourself and submit a pull request! https://github.com/adelespinasse/gcalcolor
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "GcalColor", "description": "Colorize events in the new Google Calendar. (Keywords: Gcal color colors event)", "version": "0.40", "author": "Alan deLespinasse", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/adelespinasse/gcalcolor", "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://calendar.google.com/calendar*"], "js": ["content.js"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install GcalColor extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install GcalColor 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 GcalColor extension file

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

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User reviews

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Kayla Levelius (ID: 0000006b3f6f6b9e) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/22/2023 I don't get it. I saw nothing to add custom colors.... and the details literally don't say how to use this. There is NO WHERE to add new or custom colors.

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Cheri Morgan (ID: 0000002b3102c2fe) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 12/31/2022 it has changed the name to the color instead of just a colored dot (THANK YOU!) however, I cannot find any additional colors. What am I doing wrong? No + sign or new colors on list thanks!

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Shafiq Mumani (ID: 000000918bf7000f) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/07/2021 I've added the extension but when I go into adding an event, I don't see additional colors. I restarted Chrome but that did not help either. How can I add colors?

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Brittany Tersigni (ID: 000000398a861a8c) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/14/2021 This is great; however, I accidentally deleted the extension and when I added it back again it didn't work. Now I don't get the "+" to add new colours. Anyone else experience this / how do I fix this?

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Paul D. Nunn (ID: 000000d629b8b418) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/02/2020 You Rock Adele Spinasse! And, I thought I was the only one being driven nuts with all the dots. Thank you... Thank you!