A simple extension to help people with dyslexia read web content more easily

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December 18, 2024
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Dyslexia Helper Extension

Dyslexia Helper: Making the Web More Readable

Transform any webpage into a dyslexia-friendly format with just one click! This lightweight accessibility tool helps make reading easier by providing customizable text settings designed specifically for people with dyslexia.

Key Features:
✨ Dyslexia-Friendly Fonts
- OpenDyslexic - specially designed to reduce letter confusion
- Comic Sans - known for its readability
- Verdana, Century Gothic, and Tahoma - clear, distinct letterforms

⚡ Easy Customization
- Adjustable text size for comfortable reading
- Custom line spacing to reduce text crowding
- Simple on/off toggle
- Settings persist across browsing sessions

🎯 Simple to Use
1. Click the extension icon
2. Choose your preferred font
3. Adjust size and spacing
4. Start reading with comfort!

🔒 Privacy Focused
- All preferences stored locally
- No data collection
- No third-party tracking
- No permissions except what's needed

Perfect for:
- People with dyslexia
- Anyone who struggles with reading online
- Students and educators
- Those who prefer more readable fonts

Free, lightweight, and focused on one thing: making web content more accessible for everyone.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Dyslexia Helper extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Dyslexia Helper 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 Dyslexia Helper extension file

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

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