Adds outline to all elements on the page to show the culprit element which is changing desired layout

Latest Version

Version
1.0
Update
September 12, 2018
Size
19.06KiB
Developer
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
4.74286 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
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Debug CSS Extension

# Debug CSS

A lightweight extension for Google chrome to show outline of all the element exist on page.

while working on web page development the one of the difficult part is to position the element as required and check which element affecting the other one.

This chrome extension allows user to see outline on every element of the page. Hold the keyboard Ctrl button and hover element it will show the element details along with the value.

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# Usage

Post installation simply click on the extension icon to turn it On or Off.

If you are a keyboard shortcut lover like me simply hit `Alt+Shift+C ` key to toggle the extension.


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# How it works?

This extension works on CSS outline attribute:

add the below code snippet in any CSS of a web page


`
 * {
\toutline: 1px solid red;
}`

The extension does the same the only thing is; it gives different color to different element(s) while the code snippet adds red outline to every element.

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# Other work and repository

[A lightweight customizable plugin for jQuery to show horizontal length in form of vertical progress bar.](https://github.com/pranayjoshicse/VerLim.js)


[listed on jqueryscript.net](https://www.jqueryscript.net/other/Simple-Custom-Reading-Indicator-with-jQuery-VerLim-js.html)

[Demo](https://www.jqueryscript.net/demo/Simple-Custom-Reading-Indicator-with-jQuery-VerLim-js/)


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# More about me

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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Debug CSS", "short_name": "Debug CSS by Pranay Joshi", "description": "Adds outline to all elements on the page to show the culprit element which is changing desired layout", "version": "1.0", "permissions": [ "activeTab" ], "background": { "scripts": ["debug-CSS.js"], "persistent": false }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "Toggle Debug CSS", "default_icon": { "19": "images/toolbar-chrome.png", "38": "images/[email protected]" } }, "commands": { "toggle-pin": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+C" }, "description": "Toggle Debug CSS" } }, "icons": { "128": "icon_128.png", "16": "icon_16.png", "48": "icon_48.png" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ "debugCSS.min.css", "debugCSS.js" ]}
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How to download and manually install Debug CSS extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Debug CSS 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 Debug CSS extension file

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

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User reviews

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Guilherme Santos (ID: 000000c449c8217b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/23/2023 Very useful, the best extension compared to others that do the "same" job.

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Chris Tian (ID: 0000006e1887c7c5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/02/2022 very useful and interactive.

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Blair (ID: 000000a8a0ac944c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/08/2022 MacBook doesn't work but Windows can.

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Ronit Akhariya (ID: 0000006c42d4f2bd) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 02/01/2022 hey it was working so fine before but now it seems the hover effect has been removed so...will it ever come back?...or is it still there but not coming in mine?

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Weird stuff (ID: 000000366e3feeff) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/27/2021 Works perfectly on google chrome . Hay developer you should give instructions to press control . otherwise new users might don't know the real usage .