Drag and resize a ruler overlay to quickly measure pixel dimensions, positioning, and alignment of elements on any webpage.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.1
Update
July 2, 2014
Size
39.33KiB
Developer
billdami.com
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
4.7037 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
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Reticle Extension

Report issues and submit suggestions on github (pull requests are also welcome!):

https://github.com/billdami/reticle

FEATURES
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* 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)
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* Primary overlay color (hex color value)
* Alternate overlay color
* Overlay opacity/transparency level

KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
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* 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
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v1.0.1 (June 14, 2014)
* BUGFIX: Overlay resize handles were not being hidden when dragging a newly drawn overlay
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Reticle", "version": "1.0.1", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Drag and resize a ruler overlay to quickly measure pixel dimensions, positioning, and alignment of elements on any webpage.", "options_page": "settings.html", "icons": { "16": "images/icon-16.png", "48": "images/icon-48.png", "128": "images/icon-128.png" }, "background": { "scripts": ["js/background.js"], "persistent": false }, "permissions": [ "activeTab" ], "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "19": "images/browser-action-19.png", "38": "images/browser-action-38.png" }, "default_title": "Enable Reticle" }, "commands": { "_execute_browser_action" : { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+X", "windows": "Ctrl+Shift+X", "mac": "Command+Shift+X", "chromeos": "Ctrl+Shift+X", "linux": "Ctrl+Shift+X" } } }}
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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.

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User reviews

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Stanislav (ID: 000000ce13c99b47) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/15/2023 Simple and does its job perfectly!

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Maksym Shapoval (ID: 0000000c38d03c78) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/05/2019 Best in class!

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Rom Filippini (ID: 00000047d239d749) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/09/2019 Does not work

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neo (ID: 0000009fb61564fc) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/30/2017 I NEED TO ROTATE PLEASE IF YOU CAN MAKE IT ROTATE I WILL MAKE IT 5 STARS

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Kirill Nikolaev (ID: 000000bbd2dda32e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/14/2017 Simple and useful.