The simplest way to identify fonts on web pages.

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Version
1.0.1
Update
May 29, 2024
Size
758KiB
Developer
Category
Users
75
Rating
2 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
Català
Dansk
čeština
български
বাংলা
తెలుగు
中文 (简体)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Scripting
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WhichFont Extension

Name: Font Identifier

Description: Font Identifier is the simplest way to identify fonts on web pages. This Chrome extension allows you to effortlessly capture and display font information directly from your screen, making it an invaluable tool for designers, developers, and font enthusiasts.

Key Features:
Capture Screen Fonts: Easily capture font details by clicking on any text element on a webpage.
Detailed Font Information: View comprehensive details including font name, size, weight, and color.
User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy a clean and intuitive interface that makes font identification quick and straightforward.
No Data Collection: We respect your privacy and do not collect, store, or share any personal information.

How It Works:
1. Install the Extension: Add Font Identifier to your Chrome browser.
2. Activate the Tool: Click the Font Identifier icon in the toolbar.
3.Identify Fonts: Hover over and click on any text to see the font details in a pop-up window.

Ideal For:
Web Designers: Quickly identify fonts used on any webpage for design inspiration and consistency.
Frontend Developers: Easily gather font information to use in your own web projects.
Font Enthusiasts: Discover and collect details about your favorite fonts while browsing.

Permissions Explanation:
activeTab Permission: Allows the extension to access the content of the currently active tab when the user interacts with the extension, essential for identifying and displaying font information.
scripting Permission: Enables the extension to inject scripts into the current web page, necessary for retrieving and analyzing font details directly from the page's content.

Font Identifier makes font identification effortless and efficient. Install it today and enhance your web browsing experience with instant access to font information.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install WhichFont extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install WhichFont 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 WhichFont extension file

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

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