Simple Notepad with Auto-Save feature for storing general information

Latest Version

Version
3.2
Update
August 15, 2021
Size
52.85KiB
Developer
Category
Users
6,000+
Rating
4.1039 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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Simple Notepad Extension

A simple light weight notepad extension to store notes with an ease. Generally useful when you want to save phone numbers, links, reminders temporarily.

Features :
- Backup your notes on Cloud Server (Powered by jsonbin.io) (As of v3.0)
- Auto Save Notes
- Remembers Caret Position
- Reports Last Saved
- Use TAB Key to Indent your text (As of v2.0)
- Export your Notes as Text Files (As of v2.1)

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Change Log :
- Version 3.2
-- Added a link for Advanced notepad.
-- Added powered by JSONbin.io in cloud backup panel.

- Version 3.1
-- Added a notification for Advance Notepad

- Version 3
-- Added cloud backup support using JSONbin.io

- Version 2.1
-- Added Export Functionality
-- Removed stray code

- Version 2.0
-- Use tab key to indent
-- Refactored the code a bit

- Version 1.1 Beta
-- Added offline Support

- Initial Release
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Simple Notepad extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Simple Notepad 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 Simple Notepad extension file

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

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User reviews

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Draven Buchan (ID: 00000061d586cfe8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/30/2022 This is THE notepad. far better than the competition

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Brain Dead (ID: 00000051d9a00ec9) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/26/2021 Localized installation. Some form of syncronization is needed otherwise there is no way keeping the notes while switching between devices. Google sync does not work wit AN.

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陳丙永 (ID: 000000a11ed8c086) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/21/2021 simple 素晴らしい 複雑な機能は要らない、随時メモ

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jorge omar Colla (ID: 000000130ad5ac03) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/13/2019 me parece muy bueno

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Angela Hoffmann (ID: 000000a3620ebed9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/13/2018 endlich eine Notizfunktion wie ich sie mir gewünscht hab