This extension darkens text in

tags to make blog text more readable.

Latest Version

Version
1.1
Update
September 2, 2015
Size
18.23KiB
Developer
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
3.46154 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
*://*/*
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Darken text Extension

To improve readability, you can darken text (DT) on blog and news articles with one click. Don't you hate it when bloggers or designers think that light grey text on a grey background is artistic? Dude, hello? It's practically invisible! I'm trying to read your article here.... This Chrome extension installs a button labelled \"DT\" that you can click on to darken text inside

tags so that the text becomes more readable. No instruction manuals. Just a simple single click and it turns

tagged text to black.

I found that I'm using it all the time, so version 1.1 adds a keyboard shortcut CTRL+SHIFT+K (or COMMAND+SHIFT+K on Mac). As of version 1.1 the text color of the following tags are turned to black:

,

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    . Hope this helps you guys. Email me if you have any features requests. I'll make the DT Chrome Extension do anything you want except wipe your butt. You'll have to ask your mommy to do that for you.

    BTW, feel free to email me if you need a programmer. I'm a freelance web developer.

    Cheers!
    David :)
    [email protected]
    http://www.davidbeckwith.com
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    Source Manifest.json

    {"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Darken text", "short_name": "DT", "description": "This extension darkens text in

    tags to make blog text more readable.", "version": "1.1", "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icon.png" }, "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ] }, "permissions": [ "*://*/*" ], "commands": { "darken_text": { "suggested_key": { "windows": "Ctrl+Shift+K", "mac": "Command+Shift+K", "chromeos": "Ctrl+Shift+K", "linux": "Ctrl+Shift+K" }, "description": "Darken text to enhance readability." } }}

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    How to download and manually install Darken text extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

    This is another method to install Darken text 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 Darken text extension file

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

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    User reviews

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    Erminio Balliani (ID: 000000fdad5669fd) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/03/2022 Not bad, but "Chrome Font Super Enhancer" extension gives better results

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    R S (ID: 0000005d6fb96446) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/09/2021 How to know it's darkened the text? Why no indicator to indicate that it did it? E.g. like highlight the icon in some way. Cuz I saw no change in text at a few sites tried. Google chrome has GREY text, not pure black like in Slim Browser etc.. So does this make the grey text black? Plus, the totally off-topic vulgarity in his description in the Chrome Web Store creates a bitter association/memory etc. It totally put me off this thing. Good riddance.

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    Amr Essam (ID: 00000055604dcd27) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/21/2021 Thanks a lot for this extension. Very useful. Many Many Thanks!

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    Bob Sander-Cederlof (ID: 0000005b57660035) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 02/14/2020 I have to use this frequently, because a lot of site developers seem to think it is beautiful to color text gray on a gray background, making it almost impossible to read. I only wish it would always work. Some sites this extension doesn't work.

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    Jess Hennan (ID: 000000c690692c20) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/11/2019 How have I only found this this late in life? I like this a ton. So simple.