Highlighting tasks and labels, based on keywords and patterns

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1.2
Update
September 24, 2013
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54.59KiB
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1,000+
Rating
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Manifest Version
2
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Improvements for Google Tasks™ Extension

Use text to highlight tasks as you type in Google Tasks™! Works with the Google Tasks version at https://mail.google.com/tasks/ig.

You can use the following patterns for highlighting:
• (x) — red highlight background and the (x) becomes an icon
• /!\\ — yellow highlight background and the /!\\ becomes an icon
• ★ — intense blue highlight background
• ☆ — light blue highlight background
• (~) — fades the whole task and (~) becomes an icon

Labels are (for now) just a special character followed by any words optionally separated by dashes. However, any patterns may be supported in the future, such as the comment highlight and number highlight below. You can use the following patterns for labels:
• +alphanumdash — \"+\" followed by any words and dashes
• #alphanumdash — \"#\" followed by any words and dashes
• @alphanumdash — \"@\" followed by any words and dashes
• {*anychar*} — any character sequence between \"{*\" and \"*}\"
• {digits} — any number of digits between \"{\" and \"}\"

Support for customizing patterns and colors is planned for a future version.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Improvements for Google Tasks\u2122", "version": "1.2", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Highlighting tasks and labels, based on keywords and patterns", "icons": { "16": "google-tasks-improvements-icon-16.png", "48": "google-tasks-improvements-icon-48.png", "128": "google-tasks-improvements-icon-128.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "run_at": "document_end", "matches": ["https://mail.google.com/tasks/ig*"], "js": ["jquery-1.7.2.min.js", "mutation_summary.js", "google-tasks-improvements.js"] } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ "iframe.css" ]}
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How to download and manually install Improvements for Google Tasks™ extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Improvements for Google Tasks™ extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Improvements for Google Tasks™ 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 Improvements for Google Tasks™ Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Improvements for Google Tasks™ 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 Improvements for Google Tasks™ extension file

Select and download the Improvements for Google Tasks™ 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 Improvements for Google Tasks™ 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 Improvements for Google Tasks™ 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 Improvements for Google Tasks™ 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 Improvements for Google Tasks™ extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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C H (ID: 000000da63ea4ac3) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 03/28/2018 ??? i tried doing (x), doesn't change to anything, please help

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Eric Lavoie (ID: 0000008defb6f73e) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 02/20/2018 Ne fonctionne pas.

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Deepak Patil (ID: 000000be20dab395) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/28/2016 I like it! It adds colors to the black and white tasklist.

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William O'Leary (ID: 00000013b1338ace) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 03/21/2016 does not seem to be working.

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Vicente Sansaloni (ID: 00000031182c9abd) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/17/2015 Una buena idea. Es difícil sacar partido de toas las opciones, pero simplemente con la más sencillas, ya puede ser productivo