This extension changes a page's so that it is easier on the eyes

Latest Version

Version
1.2
Update
April 5, 2017
Size
9.49KiB
Developer
Category
Users
778
Rating
3.5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Permissions
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Readable Extension

Do you have to read a html page? Does it completely lack any sort of styling? Then Readable is for you!

Readable adds the following styles to the body of a html page:

color: #444;
padding: 0 25%;
line-height: 1.4em;
font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;

The result: Your page is now readable!
The background is slightly darker and the text is slightly lighter - lower contrast means it is easier to read.
Padding is added to put the content in the middle of the page rather than from the edges, which is horrible to look at.
The font is changed to Helvetica, which is a nice font.

Activate Readable by clicking the icon next to the Omnibar.

Note: this is not magic. Only use on sites with no CSS, it won't fix bad CSS (most of the time)
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Readable", "description": "This extension changes a page's so that it is easier on the eyes", "version": "1.2", "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "default_title": "Add basic styles" }, "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"] }, "permissions": ["activeTab"]}
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How to download and manually install Readable extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Readable 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 Readable extension file

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

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User reviews

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Pat MySecret (ID: 0000000f565a0b8a) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/29/2023 Poor filtering, no options, and reported for inappropriate overview slides. Last update 2017

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John Weiss (ID: 000000627bc3b61f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/16/2023 Love this extension just for the screenshot in the description. I haven't actually used it yet.

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Omar Magoury (ID: 00000006e5131ac5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/12/2022 Simple, yet perfect! Thank you.

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artur artur (ID: 00000035fbe04005) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/10/2021 nice job

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Harrison Perkins (ID: 00000017cb8235ae) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/27/2017 a maze zing