Enables spellchecking only inside of textarea elements, like Firefox.

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1.0.1
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July 9, 2021
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32.14KiB
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NoSpellCheck Extension

Chrome allows you to disable spellchecking on a per-field basis (right click -> Spell-checker options), however it defaults by spellchecking all single-line text input fields. Usually these fields are meant for email addresses or usernames, so you end up with a lot of red lines unless you manually whitelist all these fields. Firefox defaults to ignore these single-line input fields, allowing you to manually enable checking if you want.

This extension enables the Firefox spellchecking behaviour, only checking multiline textarea fields by default.

Known Issues:

If this extension is enabled, you cannot use the \"Spell-checking options\" to manually enable an input field. There is no way for the extension to know about this setting, currently, and there is no way to disable spellchecking while respecting Chrome's own settings. So if you rely on spellchecking for manually whitelisted text fields this extension will not work so great for you.

Source is available on Github: http://github.com/lsegal/NoSpellCheck
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "NoSpellCheck", "manifest_version": 2, "version": "1.0.1", "description": "Enables spellchecking only inside of textarea elements, like Firefox.", "icons": { "128": "icon128.png", "48": "icon48.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*", "ftp://*/*"], "all_frames": true, "js": ["nospellcheck.js"], "run_at": "document_idle" } ]}
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How to download and manually install NoSpellCheck extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install NoSpellCheck 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 NoSpellCheck extension file

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

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User reviews

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Adam Španěl (ID: 0000003b5255427e) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/29/2018 Doesn't remove spellcheck from textareas. The only thing I wanted a "remove spellcheck" addon to do. 1/5.

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David (ID: 0000005be4f7be60) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/10/2012 A great and useful extension for correcting something that shouldn't need correcting. Although it's Google's fault that an extension like this is needed, it does what it says very well, simply and efficiently. In my opinion it's one of those 'must have' extensions that you'll find useful even if you don't think so to start with. And by the way, to answer another reviewer's question, this is one of those extensions that doesn't show up in the extensions toolbar. To view and enable/disable it, go to options and select extensions.