To assist sighted users in testing web pages using a screen reader by simulating blindness..

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Version
2018.2
Update
March 16, 2018
Size
9.64KiB
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Users
129
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
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Screen Curtain Extension

The Screen Curtain extension allows engineers, testers, educators, and students to temporarily obscure web technologies while using screen readers in order to simulate the experience of using such technologies without sight.

This is analogous to the Screen Curtain mode provided on iPhone and iPad devices when using VoiceOver to experience the same. This bookmarklet should be used in combination with JAWS or NVDA on Windows when testing the non-sighted experience of typical screen reader users.

Written by Bryan Garaventa. Idea and extension by Laurence Lewis,
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Screen Curtain", "short_name": "SC", "version": "2018.2", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "To assist sighted users in testing web pages using a screen reader by simulating blindness..", "homepage_url": "http://whatsock.com/training/matrices/screen_curtain.htm", "author": "VA by Bryan Garaventa. Extention by Laurence lewis", "background": { "scripts": [ "load-sc.js" ], "persistent": true }, "icons": { "16":"icon-16.png", "48":"icon-48.png", "128":"icon-128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "Screen Curtain" }, "permissions": [ "https://*/*", "http://*/*", "activeTab" ]}
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How to download and manually install Screen Curtain extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Screen Curtain 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 Screen Curtain extension file

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

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