Enables editing of text fields with Monaco Editor

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Version
1.1
Update
December 15, 2023
Size
38.79MiB
Developer
Category
Users
57
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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Monaco TextField Editor Extension

Enhance your text editing experience within your browser with the Monaco TextField Editor extension. Transform any text field on the web into a powerful code editor, bringing the best features of the Monaco Editor directly to you.

Key Features:

- Advanced text editing in text fields and textareas using the Monaco Editor.
- Support for syntax highlighting across a variety of languages including JSON, JavaScript, Python and more.
- Seamless integration with a right-click context menu option for editable text areas.
- Convenient keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+M or Command+M) to open the Monaco Editor on the focused text element.
- Save your edits directly back to the webpage with easy save mechanisms.

Usage:

Simply right-click on any editable text field on a website and select \"Edit with Monaco Textfield Editor\" from the context menu to open the Monaco Editor. You can also activate the editor for the current text field by using the keyboard shortcut. After making changes, click \"SAVE\" or press Ctrl+S to apply your updates to the page.

This Chrome extension is perfect for developers, content creators, and anyone who desires an enriched text editing tool while browsing online.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Monaco TextField Editor", "description": "Enables editing of text fields with Monaco Editor", "version": "1.1", "background": { "service_worker": "dist/background.js" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "contextMenus" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "js": [ "dist/content.js" ] } ], "commands": { "edit-field-with-monaco": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+M", "mac": "Command+M" }, "description": "Edit current text field" } }, "icons": { "48": "icons/Icon-48.png", "128": "icons/Icon-128.png", "256": "icons/Icon-256.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Monaco TextField Editor extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Monaco TextField Editor extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Monaco TextField Editor 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 Monaco TextField Editor extension file

Select and download the Monaco TextField Editor 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 Monaco TextField Editor 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 Monaco TextField Editor 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 Monaco TextField Editor 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 Monaco TextField Editor extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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