Smooth scroll with the keyboard
Smooth Key Scroll Extension
- Arrow keys to move arround with adjustable speed
- Control (ctrl) and Option (alt) to modify speed
- Power scrolling keys (vim, gamer, ergonomic)
- Option to disable mouse hover effects
Issues & Suggestions: https://github.com/smoothkeyscroll/issues/issues
Changes
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v2.8.5
- Fix regression introduced in v2.8.4 which prevented scrolling on some websites
v2.8.4
- Fix scrolling container detection affecting some websites like https://docs.readthedocs.io
v2.8.2
- Fix issue cause slow scrolling in some websites like for example imdb.com
- Upgrade to manifest v3
- Make extension icon open the options page when pressed
v2.8.0
- Option to disable the extension on certain websites (blacklist)
v2.7.1
- Prevent welcome page from opening again when extension is installed multiple times in different browsers using the same user profile
v2.7.0
- Make advanced features free
v2.6.6
- Really remove hardcoded IPN URL
v2.6.5
- Remove hardcoded IPN URL
v2.6.4
- Update API URL
v2.6.1
- Fix bug introduced in Chrome 61 which prevented scrolling.
v2.6.0
- Automatically find scroll element on pages with unconventional scroll (google photos, microsoft team services, etc)
v2.5.1
- Fix document.body scrolling detection on edge cases
v2.5.0
- Switch to less obtrusive scrolling detection algorithm
- Fix problem with Team Foundation Server
v2.4.1
- Add support for iframes
v2.4
- Don't scroll on google search results page when blue arrow is enabled
- Add option to disable blue arrow on google instant search
v2.3
- Fix horizontal scrolling issue in Google Photos
- Fix https://smashingboxes.github.io/OwlCarousel2/demos/basic.html
v2.2
- Improve scrolling engine to allow scroll in gmail, vk.com, etc..
- Improve scrolling performance by removing scroll check on every key repeat
v2.1
- Fix scroll locking when usind find/search in page.
\tCurrently the only solution is to scroll normally when searching
\tWhen google fixes this issue we may be able to re-enable smooth scroll:
\thttps://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=529050&thanks=529050&ts=1441646441
- Fix rare ocasion when smooth scroll would not activate after pressing the shift key in a shortcut
v2.0
- Complete re-write
- Alternative directional keys (Vim, Gamer, Ergonomic)
- Options to prevent hover effects while scrolling
v1.0.6
- Fix Ctrl and Alt keys on Linux
v1.0.5
- Fix page not scrolling in Chrome 40
v1.0.4
- Selecting text with Shift is now possible anywhere on the page
- Fix alt and ctrl speed sliders regression (options page)
v1.0.3
- Fix alt-left/right functionality on windows (and other default shortcuts)
- Allow alt key to be pressed and released while scrolling without changing focus to the menu (Windows)
v1.0
- Options page with adjustable speeds
- Fix issue with Flash
- New icon
v0.2
- Fix speed getting stuck should page loose focus
- Fix collision between meta key and browser native functionality
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Smooth Key Scroll extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Smooth Key Scroll 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 Smooth Key Scroll extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Smooth Key Scroll extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Smooth Key Scroll extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Smooth Key Scroll 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 Smooth Key Scroll Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Smooth Key Scroll extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Smooth Key Scroll extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Smooth Key Scroll 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 Smooth Key Scroll 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 Smooth Key Scroll extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Smooth Key Scroll 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 Smooth Key Scroll extension file
Select and download the Smooth Key Scroll 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 Smooth Key Scroll 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 Smooth Key Scroll 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 Smooth Key Scroll 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 Smooth Key Scroll extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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