Selectively enlarge text of a specific language

Latest Version

Version
0.2.7
Update
June 2, 2021
Size
615KiB
Developer
Category
Users
426
Rating
4.83333 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
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Hanzisize Extension

What is Hanzisize?
Hanzisize is a browser extension that allows selective resizing of text according to the language selected by the user.

Why do I need it?
The inspiration for this browser extension came from my own frustration trying to read very small Chinese script online. I wanted to enlarge the font-size of Chinese characters without changing the size of English text or any other elements on the page.

How does it work?
The current version of Hanzisize is able to selectively resize Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, English, Georgian, Korean, Hebrew, Hindi, Japanese, and Thai text. Other languages may be added later based on demand.

Hanzisize allows for easy increasing and decreasing font-size on the page, with a few limitations. For example, the font size of an element can never be smaller than it was when the page was first loaded. This prevents headers and other large font size elements from shrinking while small paragraph text is enlarged.

Privacy
Hanzisize does not collect or transmit any user data. The only information that is stored are the most recent language and font size settings for user convenience. This data is stored in the user's browser and is not transmitted externally or used for any other purpose.

Hi there. I'm Ryan, the sole developer of Hanzisize. I've spent hundreds of hours working on Hanzisize while making it available for anyone to use for free. If you are able, please consider donating so I can continue to improve this tool for all of us. If you're not able to donate, please leave a review of this extension so more people can find it. Thanks for your support!

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Have a suggestion about how to improve Hanzisize?
You can email me at [email protected], or if you have a Github account you can create an \"Issue\" at https://github.com/rjpeterson/Hanzisize/issues and let me know how you think Hanzisize can be improved!

What's new in version 0.2.7?
1.Interface changes
The font size slider has been replaced with small, medium, and large buttons as well a custom input field.

2.Hotkeys
Users can now resize page content using keyboard hotkeys, instead of having to click the extension icon every time. The default hotkeys are:

\"Shift+Alt+Q\" - Initiate resizing using the most recent language and fontsize settings

\"Shift+Alt+W\" - Open the Hanzisize menu

These default hotkeys can be changed to the key combination of your choice in your browser settings.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Hanzisize", "version": "0.2.7", "description": "Selectively enlarge text of a specific language", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage" ], "commands": { "resize": {"suggested_key": {"default": "Shift+Alt+Q"},"description" : "Resize w/ saved settings"}, "_execute_browser_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Shift+Alt+W" } } }, "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": false }, "browser_action": { "default_popup": "index.html", "default_title": "Hanzisize", "default_icon": "icons/icon16.png" }, "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "offline_enabled": true, "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Hanzisize extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Hanzisize 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 Hanzisize extension file

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

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User reviews

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SAMir “#SAMirxz” AHMed (ID: 000000365e2e3877) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/15/2022 good work, wish it can save settings for every domain

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Tobi Warwick (ID: 0000003833943c71) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/10/2021 Absolutely fantastic, thank you!

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Orkun T. (ID: 00000051ab811608) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/08/2021 I've been thinking of such an app's existence would be very nice. Then I've found this.

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Irene Vargas Montes (ID: 00000063464f0a14) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/20/2020 It's very simple and easy to use. It's obviously not "pretty" but the functionality of being able to read tiny Korean text is amazing!

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Paul Reed (ID: 000000e8fad4692e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/31/2020 Works great, and really simple to use!