Easily view PDF and MS Office documents in your browser.

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Version
0.1.2
Update
February 11, 2024
Size
19.06KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
4.11111 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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Docs Viewer Extension

Docs Viewer is an extension that let you open and view a wide range of online documents right in your browser (new tab).

Simply add the add-on to your browser and start surfing. Once you see a document link (i.e. .doc, .docx, .ppt, .pdf), please right-click on the link and then select - View Document - from context menu. The document will be rendered and opened in a new tab. You can also, print the document to PDF or send it to a printer right away (via the print button within the page).

Please note that this add-on uses the google gview engine to render the document. Moreover, it supports a wide range of documents, including pdf, doc, docx, ppt, and more.

If you have a feature request or found a bug to report, please fill out the bug report form on the add-on's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/docs-viewer.html).
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "0.1.2", "name": "Docs Viewer", "manifest_version": 3, "homepage_url": "https://mybrowseraddon.com/docs-viewer.html", "description": "Easily view PDF and MS Office documents in your browser.", "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "contextMenus" ], "icons": { "16": "data/icons/16.png", "32": "data/icons/32.png", "48": "data/icons/48.png", "64": "data/icons/64.png", "128": "data/icons/128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Docs Viewer extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Docs Viewer 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 Docs Viewer extension file

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

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User reviews

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Captain Tardigrade (ID: 00000033b81e1e0f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/21/2022 Does exactly what it is supposed to do

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Allan Pinkerton (ID: 000000bb08824f4d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/18/2021 Excelente. Muy sencillo de usar y lo más importante: Funciona!!

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Marcin Schmidt (ID: 000000fb509f12b4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/19/2020 This is exactly what I was looking for.

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C Dan (ID: 000000ae51380466) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/11/2019 very good and easy use!!!