Add shortcut keys to open a new google result tab for selected text. Shortcut keys can be set in above left menu in Extensions.

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0.400
Update
September 11, 2024
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Rating
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Manifest Version
3
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Shortcut keys for selection search Extension

Keyboard shortcut keys:
1. Alt+1 -> Open google result of selected text in foreground tab.
2. Alt+Shift+1 -> Open google result of selected text in background tab.
*Shortcut keys are editable at chrome://extensions/shortcuts

**For Chromebook users** (maybe also Mac OS users)
The Alt+1 key will click the first icon in the Shelf, and it will not work on Chrome browser.
After the installation, please change the shortcut key from \"Alt+1\" to another one at chrome://extensions/shortcuts then avoid the built-in shortcut keys on your OS.
In the setting page, the right box should be \"In Chrome\".
(Input chrome://extensions/shortcuts in the address bar and press Enter to open a setting page.)

*Updates
2024/9/10 v0.400 Update manifest to V3 and minor bugfix.
2022/9/27 v0.201 (=v0.2)
2022/9/20 v0.3 Add feature to search text selected in a single PDF (in chrome's default PDF viewer)
2022/7/10 v0.2 Add feature to search by the default search engine.
2021/6/7 v0.1.0.1 Initial
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Source Manifest.json

{ "background": { "service_worker": "background.js", "type": "module" }, "commands": { "search_selection_in_Google_1Foreground": { "description": "search in google (open in foreground tab)", "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+1" } }, "search_selection_in_Google_2Background": { "description": "search in google (open in background tab)", "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+1" } }, "search_selection_in_DefaultEngine_3NewTab": { "description": "search in default search engine(open in a new tab)" }, "search_selection_in_DefaultEngine_4NewWindow": { "description": "search in default search engine (open in a new window)" }, "search_selection_in_DefaultEngine_5CurrentTab": { "description": "search in default search engine (open in the current tab)" } }, "description": "Add shortcut keys to open a new google result tab for selected text. Shortcut keys can be set in above left menu in Extensions.", "icons": { "128": "icon128.png", "48": "icon48.png" }, "key": "MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEA2EA1xyxxT7N5LFPD03P6cT1aKqE6eZYQUKlya4eUZZyAaYHMjfQkRnX4MgYELnzr4NH39kNdVJBf/azQbTo/q7hH6rCe7SzNrAK8jvHuMSppPNERueyT/tox6G3uoLKXciiPcPp70TuPsrIfEUnRgU1kJknirQ17m6wmr2Pzn2cNyYBwoxDRTKiL0K2+U5bBRCQPrc/i+jw2Y7A7wUgj2KROVXPP0n45i3+dvNl0zcvgtOV3mBkXN4qBtLMX3Z89R9fKNIH6cAg60oE752HBdbxsyJnKX7JcqtA0K/n07UEb5gjTCy87CEyebYPNjXPDO2bxDUHX+AWnqG1U/PNX0QIDAQAB", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Shortcut keys for selection search", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "search", "scripting" ], "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "0.400"}
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How to download and manually install Shortcut keys for selection search extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Shortcut keys for selection search extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Shortcut keys for selection search 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 Shortcut keys for selection search Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Shortcut keys for selection search 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 Shortcut keys for selection search extension file

Select and download the Shortcut keys for selection search 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 Shortcut keys for selection search 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 Shortcut keys for selection search 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 Shortcut keys for selection search 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 Shortcut keys for selection search extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Jin Zhang (ID: 0000008a31b47ef1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/15/2022 life saver extension. I mean, back to the days before I started using Chrome, every Chinese browser has this simple mouse gesture. I've been using right click and search google for xxx for years. I'm fed up!

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pekora lil (ID: 00000002a0a63de5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/02/2022 非常に便利です

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Caporal Dxl (ID: 00000046c89c4db5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/01/2022 It works really well, I can't believe Chrome doesn't have this by default!

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Bogdan Constantin (ID: 00000069d314df9b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/30/2022 Very good! It is working, it is configurable.

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Harshal (ID: 000000e124631667) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/16/2022 Awesome