Use LaTeX (a method for rendering mathematical formulas) with Gmail.

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Version
6.7.3
Update
November 23, 2020
Size
154KiB
Developer
alexeev.org
Category
Users
50,000+
Rating
4.60894 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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Storage
Https://mail.google.com/
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TeX for Gmail Extension

Typeset math in the outgoing and incoming messages. The other person does not have to have TeX for Gmail installed or to use Gmail. Math is viewable in most mail readers and browsers, including mobile ones.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install TeX for Gmail extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download TeX for Gmail extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install TeX for Gmail 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 TeX for Gmail extension file

Select and download the TeX for Gmail 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 TeX for Gmail 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 TeX for Gmail 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 TeX for Gmail 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 TeX for Gmail extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Haotian Wei (ID: 000000d26cfbbfc5) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 03/19/2023 It was okey but now not responding anymore...

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Yang Liu (ID: 000000295a5a1441) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/20/2022 Amazing extension and exactly what I wanted for such a long time! One thing I would not have imagine is that the rendered inline TeX equations are horizontally ALIGNED with the rest of the text, which is a MAGIC solution to writing TeX commands in any mails. One suggestion to improve this TeX4Gmail solution for high-dpi (which is a wide-spreading trend, 2K on mobiles/PCs and 4K on desktops) is fetching images of 600% scale factor (from CodeCogs or WordExpress) and downscaling it correspondingly. I did it by customizing the downloaded extension and adding an additional option of "upscaling 600% and downsizing to fit the text". It's a pity that Gmail has not support SVG even in 2022, where almost all other browsers (web and clients) have supported as shown here https://www.caniemail.com/features/image-svg/. Otherwise, this extension could be easily adapted to support rendering SVG format of TeX for Gmail, which is the ultimate solution I am looking forward to.

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Manu Upadhyay (ID: 0000001116a199b8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/25/2022 Renders the equations beautifully!

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Nadav Goldstein (ID: 0000004eedcea847) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/25/2021 The best chrome extension out there! Super useful.

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Xujia Chen (ID: 000000e2dd77e329) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/12/2021 Greatest extension ever. Have been using it over the years and in most cases it works beautifully. Occasionally it doesn't display for the receiver who probably uses an unusual mail reader, but that is quite rare.