A reading aid for pages with wiiiiiiide paragraphs.

Latest Version

Version
4.0
Update
December 30, 2023
Size
50.6KiB
Developer
Category
Users
666
Rating
3.61538 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
ActiveTab
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ReadingRuler Extension

Based on this script:
https://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/372448-reading-ruler/code

This reading ruler will aid you on reading texts on the internet
It will place a semi-transparent line on your screen, just hit the combination ctrl + r on windows and mac (not the command button but the control button) to activate the ruler, hit the same configuration to remove the ruler

This idea come from the reddit user /u/VectorLightning
And the thread can be found here: https://www.reddit.com/r/SomebodyMakeThis/comments/9huwbw/smt_a_firefox_addon_that_adds_a_horizontal/

I hope you find this extension useful

Releases Notes:
V4.0
Redo of the extension, all the features introduced on V3.1 were causing a lot of bug, surprisingly there are still people using and finding this extension, so I decided to simplify it and make it work on all websites. I hope this update fixes all major issues reported on the feedback page.

Here a list of changes:
- You are not able to set a shortcut anymore, for now these are set by default.
- Windows: ALT + SHIFT + 3
- Mac: Command + SHIFT + U
- Color and opacity are still options that you can change
- Add save button to apply changes done to the ruler color and opacity
- Fix issue with ruler not working on multiple websites
- Simplified core mechanism to allow extension to always work


V3.1
Lots of improvements, extension should now always work and should not be invisible

- fix problem where ruler would not show on screen (for real this time!)
- new popup layout with 2 new options
- you now can choose a color for your ruler
- you can now set how visible you want your ruler to be
- update core code
- remove itself when its orphaned
- create functions to prevent references on event handlers
- remove unnecessary calls to background script
- overall improve code to work better

v3.0.1
- Avoid exceptions when extension is updated
- Increase z index of ruler to try to push to the foreground

v3.0
- Code rewrite to make extension function properly
- Update manifest to V3
- Fix extension so it should only show the ruler when active
- Drop support for Alt modifier key, you can now only combine CTRL, SHIFT and a keyboard key
- Drop badge text since it was not working anymore

v 2.2
- Fix issue with ruler not showing when pressing the toggle combination

v 2.1
- Add badge to extension icon to let you know the tool is active

v 2.0
- Add options page
- Allow user to choose from using CTRL, ALT and SHIFT plus a key
- Update and rewrite the entire code to be more OOP
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "ReadingRuler", "description": "A reading aid for pages with wiiiiiiide paragraphs.", "version": "4.0", "icons": { "512": "512.png" }, "commands": { "ruler": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+3", "mac": "Command+Shift+U" }, "description": "Toggles a reading aid for pages with wiiiiiiide paragraphs." } }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_popup": "popup/popup.html", "default_icon": "512.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "js": [ "js/content.js" ], "run_at": "document_end", "all_frames": true } ], "permissions": [ "storage", "activeTab" ]}
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How to download and manually install ReadingRuler extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install ReadingRuler 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 ReadingRuler extension file

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

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User reviews

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Emily Hendrickson (ID: 0000003b0fba0c2a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/24/2022 Best and simplest Reading Ruler I've found. Simple Reading Ruler. Easy to use. Very versatile. Love that it changes size according to text. You can use Hex, RGB, HSL, or even a ink dropper for color picking. It does have a problem with remembering the color I want the ruler to have, but I just set it again occasionally. Sometimes I have trouble using it on certain websites, but over all it is very worthwhile.

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Miriam Peterson (ID: 000000e74dabb1da) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/08/2022 I cannot get this to work. I have tried Ctrl-R and Ctrl-Y

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Mary Sutherland (ID: 0000004bac6b9e0f) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 11/24/2021 it worked on google search page but no other website, i have them most update version of chrome and this extensions and still not functioning :(

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lich ch (ID: 000000e9fd88306f) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 07/13/2021 I love this extension but it is not working after recent update. I tried many ways but could not start it.

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João Alves Batista (ID: 000000596543032e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/12/2021 Well, it seems that it isnt work right now, how can I contact the support?