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Keyboard Surfing Extension
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The pointer can be moved to nearby links by pressing the up, down, left and right keys. Keyboard Surfing automatically selects nearby links on the page.
Three sets of shortcut keys are provided for navigation and control: the numpad set, the left-hand set and the right-hand set.
Additional functions include: smooth scrolling, open links in new tab and in new window, close windows and tabs, go to homepage.
*NOTE* Chrome has some alarmist messaging around the permissions that Keyboard Surfing needs to run. Don't be alarmed. Keyboard Surfing needs to inspect every page you visit (to find links), therefore it must be able to read all the pages you visit. Keyboard Surfing needs to inject a few elements into web pages (the javascript code, the cursor, the red box and the help screen). Any other parts of the visited page will remain unmodified. Keyboard Surfing does not log, store, or transmit to anyone any of your data or the data about web pages you visit. Keyboard Surfing does not send any data at all.
**********NOTE**********
- Press 'Pause' key on keyboard to enable or disable this extension.
- This extension is available for Chrome and Firefox browsers.
Right-handed keyset:
\ti, k up, down
\tj, l left, right
\tu scroll up
\tm scroll down
\ty scroll up half page
\tb scroll down half page
\th open a link in the current tab or window
\tn open a link in a new tab or window
\t0 new browser window
\tp show the help page for a list of all keys
\tspace smooth scrolling mode
Numpad keyset:
\t8, 5 up, down
\t4, 6 left, right
\t7 scroll up
\t1 scroll down\t
\tn.Enter open a link in the current tab or window
\tn.plus open a link in a new tab or window\t
\t2 go back in history
\t3 go forward in history
\tn.multiply new browser window
\tdecimal show the help page for a list of all keys
\t0 smooth scroling mode
Only the most common commands are listed. For additional commands, consult the built-in help page.
Note:
Google does not allow extensions to run on built-in Chrome pages.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Keyboard Surfing extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Keyboard Surfing 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 Keyboard Surfing extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Keyboard Surfing extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Keyboard Surfing extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Keyboard Surfing 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 Keyboard Surfing Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Keyboard Surfing extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Keyboard Surfing extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Keyboard Surfing 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 Keyboard Surfing 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 Keyboard Surfing extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Keyboard Surfing 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 Keyboard Surfing extension file
Select and download the Keyboard Surfing 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 Keyboard Surfing 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 Keyboard Surfing 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 Keyboard Surfing 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 Keyboard Surfing extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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