Applies the OpenDyslexic font to all web pages.

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Version
1.1
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March 27, 2023
Size
31.68KiB
Developer
macandlinux.com
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Users
6,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Languages Support
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Open Dyslexic Extension

The OpenDyslexic Chrome extension is a tool designed to improve web page accessibility for people with dyslexia. Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects a person's ability to read, write, and spell. It is estimated that up to 20% of the population may have dyslexia to some degree.

This Chrome extension applies the OpenDyslexic font to web pages, making it easier for people with dyslexia to read online content. The OpenDyslexic font is a typeface that has been specifically designed to be more readable for people with dyslexia. It has a unique style that makes it easier for people with dyslexia to distinguish between different letters and words.

The extension is easy to use. Once installed, simply click on the icon in your browser to toggle the OpenDyslexic font on or off. The extension will remember your preference, so you won't need to keep turning it on every time you visit a new website.

By applying the OpenDyslexic font to web pages, this Chrome extension can help people with dyslexia read online content with less frustration and greater ease. It can also help them stay engaged with online learning, social media, and other digital activities that may have previously been challenging.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Open Dyslexic", "version": "1.1", "description": "Applies the OpenDyslexic font to all web pages.", "manifest_version": 3, "permissions": ["activeTab","storage"], "content_scripts": [{ "matches": ["*://*/*"], "js": ["content.js"] }], "action": { "title": "Toggle OpenDyslexic font", "icon": "icon16.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "32": "icon32.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Open Dyslexic extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Open Dyslexic 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 Open Dyslexic extension file

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

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