Shorthand abbreviations expand to full text.

Latest Version

Version
1.1.0
Update
June 14, 2021
Size
7.0KiB
Developer
Category
Users
125
Rating
3.5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
ActiveTab
Scripting
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Text Expander Extension

Expand a snippet of text to a longer form, using a hotkey (e.g., \"so\" → \"site:stackoverflow.com\"). Works in most text inputs, such as search boxes and multi-line comment fields.

Adding a text snippet:
• Click/open the extension.
• In the first box: enter the abbreviated text, without spaces, to be replaced a longer form in the second text box.
• In the second box: enter the expanded form, replacing the \"prefix\" text from the first box.

To use a saved snippet:
• In any input box, type your prefix text and use the assigned shortcut (default is \"Ctrl+Shift+G\".
• For the expansion to work, the prefix text must be separated from other words by a space.
• The caret (blinking text cursor) must be on or around the prefix word. For example, lets say the pipe character (|) is your caret placement:

how to exit vim? so| (valid)
how to exit vim? s|o (valid)
how to exit vim? |so (valid)
how to exit vim?| so (invalid)

To remove a text snippet:
• Click/open the extension.
• Check any boxes you'd like removed.
• Click the \"Remove\" button and reopen the extension.

Notes and limitations:
• Expansion won't work in some input fields.
• Expansion won't work in the Omnibox (Chrome's address bar/search bar).
• Expansion won't work in the startup page search bar.
• The prefix text doesn't need to be highlighted.
• The prefix-expansion pair is saved locally on your browser.

Change Notes:
[1.1.0]
• Changes: 2nd input box now changed to
 to allow multi-line expansions.
• Bug fix: Long expansions in the extension are now scrollable.
• Bug fix: Removing local storage items doesn't refresh list.

Check the source code on GitHub:
https://github.com/ssmooncoder/text-expander
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Text Expander", "author": "Samuel Moon", "description": "Shorthand abbreviations expand to full text.", "version": "1.1.0", "manifest_version": 3, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_title": "Add or Remove Entries", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "permissions": ["storage", "activeTab", "scripting"], "commands": { "expand": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+G", "mac": "MacCtrl+Shift+G" }, "description": "Expand text under cursor if available." } }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["http://*/*"], "js": ["expand.js"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Text Expander extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Text Expander 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 Text Expander extension file

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

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User reviews

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Moon (ID: 0000008c62b828a2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/15/2021 Very helpful Thanks!