English spelling reform in your browser!

Latest Version

Version
1.0.3
Update
January 5, 2017
Size
146KiB
Developer
www.cutspel.com
Category
Users
32
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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CutSpel Extension

English spelling is notoriously inconsistent and archaic. Many of the English words that cause the most problems are those containing redundant letters. Just eliminating redundant letters solves many spelling difficulties without significantly changing the appearance and use of written English.

This idea was developed by Christopher Upward and colleagues into Cut Spelling. This simple reform removes redundant letters, along with a small number of letter substitutions, to improve English spelling and speed writing.

CUTSPEL
CutSpel implements a subset of Cut Spelling to automatically 'cut' the text of any webpage. CutSpel has two modes.

Basic Mode
Modifies the 1000 most common English word language while avoiding the more disruptive Cut Spelling changes such as eye -> y. Names of people and objects are left unchanged. The text generated by this mode is very easy to read.

Advanced Mode
Modifies the 4500 most common English words and uses the full Cut Spelling substitution rules. The text produced by the advanced mode requires slightly more effort to read, however most people quickly adjust and are reading at a normal pace after only a few hours.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "CutSpel", "short_name": "CutSpel", "icons": { "48": "ON.png", "128": "ON.png" }, "permissions": ["storage","tabs"], "description": "English spelling reform in your browser!", "version": "1.0.3","author": "Daniel Tillett","homepage_url": "http://www.cutspel.com", "background":{ "scripts":["jquery-1.11.1.min.js", "background.js"] },"options_page":"options.html", "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "exclude_globs": ["*google.com*"], "js": ["jquery-1.11.1.min.js", "context-script.js" ] } ], "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "19": "ON.png", "38": "ON.png" } },"web_accessible_resources": ["jquery-1.11.1.min.map"],"content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self'"}
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How to download and manually install CutSpel extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install CutSpel 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 CutSpel extension file

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

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User reviews

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Brett Schneider (ID: 000000bd31056f9c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/30/2018 Thank-U Cutspel! English finaly looks ryt!

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Mark Petersen (ID: 000000154ce72209) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/04/2017 This is a great spelling translator. It is very fast, and very convenient - just click the button and Pow! your page is translated. Thank you for writing it! I prefer the Simplified Spelling system from the 1986 "Rondthaler Dictionary", and have forked the CutSpel repo to use it: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/simplified-spelling/aaacilckajbambkbjbeghcjjobcibnkb