Award winning technology to make text easier to read, modify contrast, remove distracting content from websites and more!

Latest Version

Version
1.7.6
Update
July 5, 2021
Size
3.02MiB
Developer
thinkascend.com
Category
Users
5,000+
Rating
4.4 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
*://*/*
Storage
Tts
Identity
Identity.email
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Accessibility - A Powerful Web Assistant Extension

Features:

★Font Adjustment

Some websites pick fonts that are too small, not easy to read or just plain ugly! Utilize our font adjustment features to change the font of a site as well as increasing or decreasing the boldness. Use fonts such as Open Dyslexic, Verdana, Times New Roman among others to increase the legibility of the web

★Colour Contrast

For those who have trouble seeing websites with their default colours or if you just want to spice up the look of a website. You change the text, background and link colours using our tools!

★Animation Toggle

Remove the pesky animations that some websites have and declutter your screen. Animations can be toggled on and off to make surfing the web faster and with less confusion.

★Text to Speech

Hover over text to have it read out loud to you! With over 200 voice settings, explore every unique voice we included; There is tons of room to personalize!

★Tints and Overlays

Use our ruler overlay to help follow the text on the screen easily and block out distracting content. The ruler can be any colour and be a literal ruler or a letterbox to improve the accessibility of the text your reading. A screen tint is available to help those with Irlen Syndrome or if you dislike the base colour of a web page but don’t want to change it entirely.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "__MSG_extName__", "homepage_url": "https://thinkascend.com/", "description": "__MSG_extDesc__", "default_locale": "en", "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "file:///*/*", "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "js": [ "js/content-script.js" ], "run_at": "document_end", "all_frames": true } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ "webaccessible/fonts/OpenDyslexic/*", "webaccessible/img/*" ], "permissions": [ "activeTab", "*://*/*", "storage", "tts", "identity", "identity.email" ], "icons": { "16": "icons/16.png", "48": "icons/48.png", "128": "icons/128.png" }, "background": { "scripts": [ "js/background.js" ] }, "browser_action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_title": "__MSG_extName__", "default_icon": { "19": "icons/19.png", "38": "icons/38.png" } }, "offline_enabled": true, "version": "1.7.6", "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' ; object-src 'self'"}
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How to download and manually install Accessibility - A Powerful Web Assistant extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Accessibility - A Powerful Web Assistant extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Accessibility - A Powerful Web Assistant 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 Accessibility - A Powerful Web Assistant Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Accessibility - A Powerful Web Assistant 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 Accessibility - A Powerful Web Assistant extension file

Select and download the Accessibility - A Powerful Web Assistant 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 Accessibility - A Powerful Web Assistant 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 Accessibility - A Powerful Web Assistant 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 Accessibility - A Powerful Web Assistant 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 Accessibility - A Powerful Web Assistant extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Michelle Putnam (ID: 000000dbb62e6c66) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/15/2023 I’m disabled, and need help to read. I'll just cut to the chase, I'll be reviewing facts not opinions. FYI, I can only understand English. Is it actually free: Yes Does it work?: Yes, very well. What the voices like: Basic Microsoft English voices, Along with the standard Google Multilingual TTS. Other Languages: Yes Control over the voice (Pitch, Speed, Ect?): You are able to change the speed as well as change the exact color for the highlighted test. Can I pause: No, however, you read by hovering the mouse over the test. _Can it read_ Google docs: No Wikipedia:Yes Gmail: No AO3: Yes Is it as Advertised: For the majority, Yes, There is a multitude of functions provided, and is quite accurate to what the description provides. However, “With over 200 voice settings,” Is not true. At least from what I can see, there are 25 voices. And “There is tons of room to personalize!” The only thing for personalization is the speed. It also tends to not work on certain selections of text, however they are aware of this issue. Why the stars? Considering that this provides so many functions without a paywall is a rare find. It gives the user the ability to have exact control over colors, sizes, tints, and text. Even with the limited text options, It still reads. As well as the reading function being the fastest I've seen. The hover function isn't infuriating or a struggle, its instinct. The setup works very well for researching new topics, but I wouldn't suggest it for story reading. (How to fix) My recommendation: The only issue with this application is the interface. It needs some polishing. The application window is a tad small, I believe this could be fixed with providing some application settings. As for the customization of text to speech I would recommend applying a test button. Lastly during my testing I found that, when customizing colors, the change would not happen until flicked on and off again. I'm unaware if this is a bug, but it's something of note.

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Tuğşah Aytekin (ID: 000000a0a42923bc) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 06/10/2023 Although I enabIed all features, it didnt activate :(

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Bethany B. (ID: 000000bd634ce174) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/27/2022 Love this in Chrome as it makes my web-based work software much easier to read (I have retinal damage in both eyes caused by a brain tumor several years ago). I only wish it was also a Firefox extension as I use Firefox for almost all non-work internet stuffs, hence four stars.

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Michał Sobczyński (ID: 0000009f30108606) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/25/2021 Ah! Ah! It helped me a lot, let alone my father, who is 95 years old and has always had trouble with distraction on the page. Thanks to the ruler, he can now read the content freely.

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Willowbrook Medical Practice (ID: 000000785295f663) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/28/2020 Really useful tool, the dyslexia ruler is perfect for helping me read webpages. Just wish it had a shortcut so I could enable/disable it quicker but other than this it is brilliant! Thank you.