Force SharePoint Online to Reading View

Latest Version

Version
1.1
Update
July 9, 2020
Size
20.56KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
Https://*.sharepoint.com/*
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SPO View It Extension

SharePoint Online View It

Sometimes SharePoint Online defaults to opening a Word or Excel document in the Editing View instead of the preferred Reading View. This extension forces Reading View.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "SPO View It", "version": "1.1", "description": "Force SharePoint Online to Reading View", "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ] }, "permissions": [ "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "https://*.sharepoint.com/*" ], "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "32": "icon32.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install SPO View It extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download SPO View It extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a SPO View It 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 SPO View It Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install SPO View It 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 SPO View It extension file

Select and download the SPO View It 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 SPO View It 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 SPO View It 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 SPO View It 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 SPO View It extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Yingfen Yi (Louise) (ID: 0000008093b70664) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/18/2023 When opening a file in sharepoint, it's easy to make some changes by accident as it opens in editing mode by default. With this extension I can always open in view mode and don't need to worry about it anymore!

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Josh White (ID: 0000007c55a17a9b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/10/2020 Sometimes Microsoft's decisions are annoying. This extension makes one of them less annoying.