Save highlighted text to cards in a sidebar

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Version
1.0
Update
April 25, 2023
Size
11.37KiB
Developer
Category
Users
4
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
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Notary Extension

Notary is a powerful and user-friendly Chrome extension that allows you to easily save important text snippets from any website. It provides a simple way to collect, manage, and review highlights, making your research and note-taking process more efficient and organized.

Key Features:

1. Highlight and Save: Quickly save highlighted text from any website as a card with just one click.
2. Sidebar for Convenience: Access all your saved cards in a handy sidebar, so you can view, manage, and remove cards without leaving the current page.
3. Automatic URL and Title Saving: Notary automatically stores the URL and the title of the page where the text was saved for easy reference and navigation.
4. Card Selection and Removal: Select cards to remove individually, or clear all cards at once with the 'Remove All' button.
5. Organize and Review: Keep your research, quotes, and notes in one place, making it easier to review and organize your findings.

How to Use Notary:

1. Install the Notary extension from the Chrome Web Store.
2. Highlight text on any website that you wish to save.
3. Click the 'Add to Cards' button that appears near the highlighted text.
4. The saved card will be added to the sidebar, where you can view, manage, and remove cards as needed.
5. Click the 'Remove Card' button to remove a selected card, or use the 'Remove All' button to clear all cards.

Whether you're a student, researcher, or just an avid reader, Notary is the perfect companion for organizing and managing your online research and note-taking. Install Notary today and start saving valuable information with ease!
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Notary extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Notary 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 Notary extension file

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

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