Change webpage styling for better readability

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Version
4.0.0
Update
November 2, 2015
Size
104KiB
Developer
gameandlearn.org
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
3.92857 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Languages Support
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Dyslexia Reader Chrome Extension

Dyslexia Reader Chrome is a Google Chrome extension that makes text easier to read.

It changes text attributes such as font, font size, character spacing, column with, background color, text color, line spacing to values that have been shown to be easier to read by people with dyslexia, but these values can be changed.

There are options to enable/disable the extension both by domain and globally

Source code: https://github.com/CyrusRoshan/DyslexiaReaderChrome

Dyslexia Reader Chrome is licensed under the MIT license.


===What's new in version 4.0.0?===
---New settings page
---More settings
---Sites can now be enabled when extension is disabled
---Site data can now be cleared via button
---Settings can now be reset to defaults via button

===What's new in version 3.5?===
--- Bugfix: extension no longer has trouble being enabled or disabled
--- User-defined values: As requested, all values can now be user-defined, so it's really more \"Style Changer Chrome\" than \"Dyslexia Reader Chrome\"
--- Forced injection: Injected values can now override other set values
--- Changed Injection Methods: Style injection is now better and relies more on CSS and less on JS to make pages load faster.

Note: The video is from a previous, more buggy version.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "Dyslexia Reader Chrome","short_name": "DRC","description": "Change webpage styling for better readability","version": "4.0.0","browser_action": {"default_icon": "images/icon.png","default_popup": "popup.html"},"icons": {"16": "images/icon16.png","48": "images/icon48.png","128": "images/icon128.png"},"permissions": ["activeTab","tabs","storage",""],"background": {"scripts": ["js/background.js", "js/inject.js", "js/jquery-2.1.4.min.js"],"persistent": true},"options_ui": {"page": "options.html","chrome_style": true},"manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Dyslexia Reader Chrome extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Dyslexia Reader Chrome 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 Reader Chrome extension file

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

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User reviews

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Ariane van der Steldt (ID: 000000373f75f627) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/03/2020 This is really helpful for websites. :) We ran it on slack and it changes the fonts fine. Did have to turn off the background and foreground colour changers, as they caused screen to blink a lot and patches to go completely dark. Recommended to configure with a font that you like (which is a super personal choice). <3

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Jessica Salmonson (darkocean) (ID: 0000006951e60248) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/19/2018 God awfull All it does is change teh font to a super skinny one that is large making it harder to read, it sucks.

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Công dân toàn cầu (ID: 000000682acd006a) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/16/2016 Good job, bro! But better more if we have the shortcut key to quickly turn on/off (enable/disable) the tool. Or just make the button become one-click to enable/disable. Always enable/disable can be set in options menu.