Detects the written language and sets the writing direction to RTL/LTR

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Version
1.1
Update
April 29, 2023
Size
17.95KiB
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Users
1,000+
Rating
4.9 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Languages Support
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WriteRight Extension

# WriteRight

WriteRight is a chrome extension that automatically sets the writing direction of input elements and allows the user to override it with keyboard shortcuts.

## Features

- Automatically detects the writing direction of the first word character in an input element and sets it to RTL or LTR accordingly.
- Allows the user to manually set the writing direction to RTL with the right control and right shift keys, or to LTR with the left control and left shift keys.
- Only changes the writing direction of editable input elements.
- Re-enables the auto-detection mode when the input element is cleared.

## Use Cases

WriteRight is especially useful for users who need to switch between different writing directions frequently. Some examples are:

- On Windows, users can change the writing direction to LTR or RTL using CTRL + LEFT or RIGHT SHIFT shortcuts. This feature is missing from Chrome on Linux, but WriteRight enables it.
- WriteRight also automatically sets the writing direction in webpages that align the text to a fixed side. For example, in Google's website, the search field is fixed to LTR, but WriteRight can change it to RTL if needed.

## Usage

After installing WriteRight, you can use it on any webpage that has input elements. Just start typing and the extension will automatically set the writing direction for you. If you want to override the writing direction, you can use the keyboard shortcuts: left control and left shift for LTR, or right control and right shift for RTL.

## Development

WriteRight was generated using Bing's GPT, a powerful natural language processing model that can create various types of content. The extension's source files are available on [Github](https://github.com/arikw/write-right-extension), where you can also report issues or suggest improvements.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "WriteRight", "version": "1.1", "description": "Detects the written language and sets the writing direction to RTL/LTR", "permissions": [], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "match_about_blank": true, "all_frames": true, "run_at": "document_end", "js": ["direction-switcher.js"] } ], "icons": { "16": "icons/16.png", "32": "icons/32.png", "48": "icons/48.png", "128": "icons/128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install WriteRight extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install WriteRight 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 WriteRight extension file

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

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User reviews

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Yazan Zaid (ID: 000000d458fae451) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/06/2023 The WriteRight extension currently works only on Google.com. If you could add support for chat.bing.com, it would be more useful.

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Shachar Langer (ID: 000000c59434d365) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/30/2023 This is a fantastic extension that solves a very annoying problem

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Nickolay Ribal (ID: 0000003fac3f27dc) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/23/2023 Excellent extension: works as promised. Thanks!