Push backspace button to return previous page.

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Version
1.0.6
Update
October 12, 2016
Size
14.2KiB
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Users
362
Rating
4.41667 ★
Manifest Version
2
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BackSpace Extension

-Chinese

在chrome 52版之後,為了解決在刪除字元時誤觸的問題,上一頁的快捷鍵從「Backspace」改成必須同時按下「alt」與「←」
改成這樣之後,對於我這種想回上一頁就反射性按一下BackSpace的人不太習慣。於是就自己寫了這個plugin。一方面給自己用,一方面讓比較喜歡直接按BackSpace的人能夠下載來用

有任何關於該插件的問題歡迎告訴我


-English

After chrome v52 , if you want back previous page , you should push \"alt\" and \"←\" at same time ,now you can install this plugin to recovery the features of BackSpace button (return to previous page).

welcome to give some feedback for me.


-Version

v1.0.6

bug report(fixed):
fixed that if user can click backspace button
and user onfocus on an input element which type is include in this
array[\"week\",\"time\",\"datetime-local\"] , browser will jump to previous
page.

remove the code include \"console.log()\"

※Define the input types array in this version
[\"text\",\"password\",\"number\",\"search\",\"url\",\"email\",\"tel\",\"date\",\"month\",\"week\",\"time\",\"datetime-local\"]

v1.0.5

bug report(fixed):
fixed when user onfocus on an input element and the type is \"email\" or
\"tel\" or \"url\",if user click backspace button , browser will jump to previous page.

v1.0.4

bug report(fixed):
remove the code which will print the key code to your console when you click keyboard.

v1.0.3

bug report(fixed):
fixed that when user onfocus on an input element and type is \"search\", if user can click backspace button , browser will jump to previous page.

thx 乃中

v1.0.2

new features:
when user onfocus on an input element , if that type isn't equal \"text\" or \"password\",user can click backspace button to back previous page.

v1.0.1

bug report(fixed):
You click backspace button when you input password (),the type of input element will be changed to type=\"text\" and show the password without encryption

thx 其聯

v1.0.0

BackSpace init version
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name" : "BackSpace", "version" : "1.0.6", "manifest_version": 2, "author": "EricLin", "description" : "push backspace button to return previous page.", "minimum_chrome_version": "52", "browser_action" : { "default_title" : "BackSpace" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["contentscript.js"], "run_at": "document_start" } ], "icons" : { "128" : "BackSpace_128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install BackSpace extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install BackSpace 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 BackSpace extension file

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

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Miguel Beltran Altamirano (ID: 000000c168212ade) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 11/28/2021 Doesnt work anymore

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Mike ' (ID: 000000a6e68a2001) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/03/2021 yow good

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jon dove (ID: 000000889cb06578) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/02/2019 It works <3 I'm super annoyed by Google after they removed the function, but now I can use it as normal again, superb

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Andrew King (ID: 000000af4530b678) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/21/2017 dont work

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Jørgen Danielsen (ID: 00000033e614c333) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/12/2016 It freaking works, 99% of all the others does not work. This workes even at ebay and so on :)