Drag and resize a ruler overlay to quickly measure pixel dimensions, positioning, and alignment of elements on any webpage.
Reticle Extension
https://github.com/billdami/reticle
FEATURES
----------------------------------------
* Inspired by the excellent Mac app, Crosshairs (http://giantcomet.com/crosshairs)
* Super quick and easy to use, just click and drag anywhere on the page to draw an overlay, then move and resize it to your heart's content.
* Lightweight and minimalistic UI
* Use keyboard shortcuts to interact with the extension (see below for full list)
* Toggle between a primary and alternate overlay color
* Customize the overlay colors and opacity/transparency
AVAILABLE SETTINGS (Right-click extension button > Options)
----------------------------------------
* Primary overlay color (hex color value)
* Alternate overlay color
* Overlay opacity/transparency level
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
----------------------------------------
* Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+X - Toggle extension (This can be customized in Extensions > Keyboard shortcuts)
* Esc - Deactivate extension
* Arrow keys - Move overlay
* Shift+Arrow keys - Move overlay by 10px
* Alt+Arrow keys - Resize overlay
* Shift+Alt+Arrow keys - Resize overlay by 10px
* Ctrl/Cmd+Up/Down - Increase/decrease overlay opacity
* Tab - Toggle between primary and alternate overlay color
* Delete / Backspace - Clear the current overlay
CHANGELOG
----------------------------------------
v1.0.1 (June 14, 2014)
* BUGFIX: Overlay resize handles were not being hidden when dragging a newly drawn overlay
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Reticle extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Reticle 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 Reticle extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Reticle extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Reticle extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Reticle 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 Reticle Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Reticle extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Reticle extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Reticle 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 Reticle 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 Reticle extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Reticle 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 Reticle extension file
Select and download the Reticle 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 Reticle 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 Reticle 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 Reticle 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 Reticle extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
Similar Extensions
Line Pointer 2,000+ 10 ★ 33.17KiB
Crosshair 2,000+ 7 ★ 275KiB
Emmet Re:view 2,000+ 162 ★ 74.65KiB
AIM 2,000+ 3 ★ 109KiB
Dimensions 2,000+ 454 ★ 17.28KiB
Grid Ruler 2,000+ 335 ★ 288KiB
Tape 2,000+ 155 ★ 12.68KiB
Baseliner 2,000+ 45 ★ 205KiB
Simple Ringed Reticle | Shell Shockers Theme 2,000+ 6 ★ 16.9KiB
SnapGuide 2,000+ 14 ★ 194KiB
Blue Button | the webpage X-ray 2,000+ 21 ★ 82.66KiB
Catchpoint User Experience 2,000+ 32 ★ 662KiB
CSS3 Generator 2,000+ 60 ★ 346KiB
Guides 2,000+ 10 ★ 14.65KiB
guideLinr 2,000+ 25 ★ 53.25KiB
Grid Builder 2,000+ 11 ★ 43.28KiB
45to75 2,000+ 7 ★ 5.22KiB
Crosshair Plus 2,000+ 18 ★ 47.01KiB
Web Maker 2,000+ 1002 ★ 5.76MiB
Quick Color 2,000+ 5 ★ 94.49KiB
CSS Shapes Editor 2,000+ 101 ★ 84.76KiB
Code Cola 2,000+ 188 ★ 189KiB
PixelParallel by htmlBurger 2,000+ 65 ★ 223KiB
Designer Tools 2,000+ 227 ★ 987KiB
User reviews
Stanislav (ID: 000000ce13c99b47) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/15/2023
Maksym Shapoval (ID: 0000000c38d03c78) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/05/2019
Rom Filippini (ID: 00000047d239d749) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/09/2019
neo (ID: 0000009fb61564fc) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/30/2017
Kirill Nikolaev (ID: 000000bbd2dda32e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/14/2017