Provides a simple text field on click.

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Version
0.0.0.4
Update
April 27, 2013
Size
10.66KiB
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Users
573
Rating
4.85714 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Languages Support
English (United States)
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Text Field Extension

This extension provides a simple text field when you click on the icon.

Typical usage :

★ Copy-paste text into it to unformat it.
★ Write short text that you want to have at hand without having to open a text editor and switching to it every time you need it in your browser (ex. special characters, a url etc.).
★ Whenever you have an idea, write it and capture it quickly to save it for later.
★ Perfect for quick and volatile information.

Features :

★ The added text is saved and always available even when the popup is closed or if you disable and then enable again the extension or when you shut down your computer or your browser.
★ The added text is destroyed when you hit the \"clear all\" link at the bottom, or when you remove all the text from the textarea yourself, or when you uninstall or remove the extension from chrome, those actions cannot be undone.
★ The textarea auto expands when new content is added until it reaches its maximum size of 300px.
★ The textarea initially has the size of its content or its maximum size of 300px.
★ The cursor always points to the first line of the textarea.
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Source Manifest.json

{ "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icon.png", "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_title": "Text Field" }, "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "description": "Provides a simple text field on click.", "name": "Text Field", "icons": { "48": "icon_48.png", "128": "icon_128.png" }, "manifest_version": 2, "content_security_policy": "script-src \\u0027self\\u0027 https://ssl.google-analytics.com; object-src \\u0027self\\u0027", "version": "0.0.0.4"}
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How to download and manually install Text Field extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Text Field 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 Text Field extension file

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

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User reviews

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Hubert Zajma (ID: 000000a9ae2a6596) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/02/2018 I'm using it to save some UTF signs and have it easy accesible! It's fantastic!

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euros ST. (eurossocial) (ID: 00000035e84a5719) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/23/2017 This is a very helpful extension and practical. Because I use Notepad all the time to write notes or comments before I upload them. And the best, is that it stays there. You don't loose it! One suggestion though: If this could work with the "Auto Copy" Chrome extension, will be Great!! Or if the text in the box could be "Copied Automatically" when we highlight/select it. If you can apply this feature to your next version, I could give 5 stars rating. :-) Thank you.

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Simon Ritchie (ID: 000000626c7d926d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/27/2013 Love it, so simple, so helpful!!

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Bill West (ID: 0000003304b89e1a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/09/2013 Perfect. Not in our launcher menu but upper right toolbar toggle on Chrome search pages. Red underline Chrome spell correction. Uses all the regular two finger right click menu edits.

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李弘宇 (ID: 000000eb5d6cd740) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/06/2013 This is what i want. I usually look up the dictionary and paste the definition of words into a note. I have to 'unformat' the text I copy by opening a new tab and paste the text to the navigation bar.