Ctrl + touchpad scroll to zoom

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Version
1.5
Update
October 24, 2022
Size
41.45KiB
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Users
977
Rating
4.90909 ★
Manifest Version
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Ctrl Zoom Extension

This extension adds back the Ctrl + scroll zoom for touchpads.

The reason this extension exists, is that ctrl + touchpad scroll zooming was removed from Chrome, and the \"Bug\" is marked as WontFix (https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=878694).
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Ctrl Zoom", "version": "1.5", "description": "Ctrl + touchpad scroll to zoom", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/hempe/ctrlZoom", "author": "hempe", "short_name": "ctrlZoom", "manifest_version": 3, "permissions": [ "storage" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "css": [], "js": [ "js/contentScript.js" ] } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "resources": [ "js/popup.js", "js/ctrlZoom.js" ] } ], "options_page": "options.html", "background": { "service_worker": "js/background.js", "type": "module" }, "icons": { "16": "images/icon_16.png", "32": "images/icon_32.png", "48": "images/icon_48.png", "128": "images/icon_128.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "images/icon_16.png", "32": "images/icon_32.png", "48": "images/icon_48.png", "128": "images/icon_128.png" }, "default_popup": "options.html", "default_title": "ChromiePop" }}
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How to download and manually install Ctrl Zoom extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Ctrl Zoom extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Ctrl Zoom 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 Ctrl Zoom extension file

Select and download the Ctrl Zoom 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 Ctrl Zoom 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 Ctrl Zoom 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 Ctrl Zoom 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 Ctrl Zoom extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Shawn K (ID: 0000008d0d4a353a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/14/2022 could you update the extension for mac users so that we can choose to use the Command button rather than Control? otherwise, it's the only/best solution i've found for mac

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Bryant Hetherington (ID: 000000c321c20619) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/04/2021 Thank you for making ctrl + scroll so that I can have consistency across platforms.

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Lukas Riesen (ID: 00000020b86c97e1) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/20/2020 Great extension. In my case, however, it simply replaces the pinch zoom (touchpad) when it is activated. It would be even better if it could be triggered by the Ctrl key, so that the pinch gesture works with default behaviour and only zooms when Ctrl is pressed, or vice versa. An additional idea might be to display the current zoom value in the Extension icon.

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John Moon (ID: 000000a67d8f2006) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/16/2020 A must have extension if your using chrome on a linux laptop. It's open source as well so you know it's safe. Thanks!

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Edvard Rejthar (ID: 000000d8e909914b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/29/2019 Agreed! Sorry, my fault. Extension works great :) It was just disabled by default and I missed it. (Previous OLD TEXT: No effect at Ubuntu 19.04 Chrome 78.0.3904.108 (Official Build) (64-bit))