Clean websites from sidebars and ads, read with phrase highlighting.

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November 13, 2023
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3
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Readlax: Reader View with Phrase Highlighting Extension

Phrase Highlighting for Speed Reading - Read Faster Immediately.

The \"Readlax Reader\" removes ads and distractions, leaving only text and images for a clean reading view.

How to use \"Readlax Reader\":
- Install Readlax Chrome Extension.
- Click \"Reader View\" on the popup.

Features:
- Remove distraction
- Remove advertisements
- Phrase highlighting
- Speed reading training
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"description":"__MSG_description__",
"version":"2.0.2",
"manifest_version":3,
"name":"__MSG_name__",
"options_page":"options.html",
"background":{"service_worker":"background.bundle.js"},
"default_locale":"en",
"offline_enabled":true,
"action":{"default_title":"Readlax",
"default_popup":"popup.html",
"default_icon":"assets/img/icon32.png"},
"commands":{"reader_view":{"suggested_key":{"default":"Alt+R",
"mac":"Alt+R"},
"description":"Reader View"}},
"permissions":["storage"],
"icons":{"16":"assets/img/icon16.png",
"48":"assets/img/icon48.png",
"64":"assets/img/icon64.png",
"128":"assets/img/icon128.png"},
"content_scripts":[{"matches":["http://*/*",
"https://*/*",
""],
"js":["contentScript.bundle.js"],
"css":["content.styles.css"]}],
"web_accessible_resources":[{"resources":["content.styles.css",
"assets/*.*"],
"matches":[]}]}
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How to download and manually install Readlax: Reader View with Phrase Highlighting extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Readlax: Reader View with Phrase Highlighting 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 Readlax: Reader View with Phrase Highlighting extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Readlax: Reader View with Phrase Highlighting extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Readlax: Reader View with Phrase Highlighting extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Readlax: Reader View with Phrase Highlighting 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 Readlax: Reader View with Phrase Highlighting Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Readlax: Reader View with Phrase Highlighting extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Readlax: Reader View with Phrase Highlighting extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Readlax: Reader View with Phrase Highlighting 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 Readlax: Reader View with Phrase Highlighting 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 Readlax: Reader View with Phrase Highlighting extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Readlax: Reader View with Phrase Highlighting 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 Readlax: Reader View with Phrase Highlighting extension file

Select and download the Readlax: Reader View with Phrase Highlighting 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 Readlax: Reader View with Phrase Highlighting 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 Readlax: Reader View with Phrase Highlighting 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 Readlax: Reader View with Phrase Highlighting 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 Readlax: Reader View with Phrase Highlighting extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Veta Voloshanca (ID: 00000006a86b8f1c) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 06/25/2023 Why would you think blank spaces in the middle of words will make me read faster?

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Oleksandr Holovatyi (ID: 000000a42b0c7f7d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/21/2023 Nice and easy reader view. I like it. Recommend it.

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ALEX R M (ID: 000000df81bf082d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/15/2023 muito bom e prático

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Q S (ID: 000000c846e8d0d3) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 02/15/2023 🤨No sound!🤷

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Эдуард Мухаметзянов (ID: 0000000f21579d40) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/10/2022 Использую просто для исчезновения на сайте всего, кроме текста, для чтения текста. Но звука автоматического голоса нет, поэтому минус 1 звезда.