Display emails in a more readable format

Latest Version

Version
1.0.1
Update
November 29, 2023
Size
29.78KiB
Developer
Category
Users
281
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
ActiveTab
Scripting
DeclarativeContent
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Email reader view Extension

Simplify Email Reading with Email Reader View

Streamline your email reading experience.

Email Reader View is designed to help you focus on the content that matters most, and it's compatible with popular web based email services, including:

* Gmail
* Yahoo Mail
* AOL Mail
* Outlook.com

Customizable Styles for a Tailored Experience

With Email Reader View, you have the power to personalize the styles of emails you receive to match your preferences. Customize various aspects of your reading experience, including:

* Background Color: Set a background color to enhance readability.
* Content Width: Define a maximum width for content, ensuring optimal readability.
* Text Color: Choose the color of the text to suit your visual preferences.
* Link Color: Customize the color of link text for easy identification.
* Text Alignment: Align text as per your language and reading habits.
* Font Selection: Pick from options like serif, sans-serif, monospace, or cursive. You can also use specific fonts by configuring them in your Chrome settings.
* Font Size: Adjust text size to your comfort level, even beyond the provided range in Chrome settings.
* Line Height: Set the spacing between lines of text for improved readability.
* Word Spacing: Define the space between words for enhanced legibility.
* Letter Spacing: Customize letter spacing to match your preferences.
* Image Control: Choose to hide images and display alt text for an uncluttered reading experience.



By removing distractions and/or altering colors and text sizes, this extension can be helpful for people who have:

* Blurred Vision
* Protanopia
* Deuteranopia
* Tritanopia
* Achromatopsia
* Dyslexia
* ADD/ADHD



Make email reading easier and more accessible for everyone with Email Reader View. Install now and tailor your email reading experience exactly as you’d like it to be.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Email reader view", "description": "Display emails in a more readable format", "version": "1.0.1", "manifest_version": 3, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "activeTab", "scripting", "declarativeContent" ], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "/images/email-reader16.png", "32": "/images/email-reader32.png", "48": "/images/email-reader48.png", "128": "/images/email-reader128.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "/images/email-reader16.png", "32": "/images/email-reader32.png", "48": "/images/email-reader48.png", "128": "/images/email-reader128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Email reader view extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Email reader view extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Email reader view 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 Email reader view extension file

Select and download the Email reader view 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 Email reader view 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 Email reader view 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 Email reader view 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 Email reader view extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Mark Robbins (ID: 00000027c8a20972) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/09/2023 makes messy emails easier to read