Provides a way to adjust how long a Google Task takes on Google Calendar
Duration for Google Tasks Extension
Transform the way you manage tasks in Google Calendar with Duration for Google Tasks, a simple yet powerful Chrome extension that streamlines your scheduling process. This tool automatically adjusts the height of tasks in Google Calendar based on the duration specified in your task titles, providing a clearer and more intuitive overview of your schedule.
Key Features
Dynamic Task Height Adjustment: Automatically resizes task blocks according to the duration specified (e.g., 1h, 30min, 1.5h). This visual representation makes it easier to allocate your time effectively and spot overlaps in your schedule.
Clean Calendar Display: Seamlessly hides time information (e.g., 1h, 30min) from task titles in Google Calendar while preserving it in Google Tasks. This keeps your calendar visually tidy and focused on essential details.
Responsive Design: Task heights recalibrate whenever you resize your browser window, ensuring consistent visuals across all screen sizes for an optimal user experience.
How It Works
To get started, simply add the duration in parentheses to your task title in Google Calendar (e.g., \"Create Product Requirements Doc(1.5h)\"). Duration for Google Tasks will automatically adjust the height of the task block to reflect your specified duration, making your calendar more organized and visually appealing.
Why Choose Duration for Google Tasks?
It's surprising that Google Tasks doesn’t include this feature by default! I understand that effective time management is essential. Duration for Google Tasks provides a simple yet powerful solution to visualize your schedule more intuitively. Enjoy dynamic height adjustments, a clutter-free calendar, and a responsive design that enhances usability and clarity.
Get Started!
Add Duration for Google Tasks to your Chrome browser today and discover a smarter, more efficient way to manage your tasks in Google Calendar. Take control of your time and make scheduling a breeze!
Tip: You might need to refresh Google Calendar after installing the extension so that it works properly!
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Duration for Google Tasks extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Duration for Google Tasks 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 Duration for Google Tasks extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Duration for Google Tasks extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Duration for Google Tasks extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Duration for Google Tasks 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 Duration for Google Tasks Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Duration for Google Tasks extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Duration for Google Tasks extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Duration for Google Tasks 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 Duration for Google Tasks 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 Duration for Google Tasks extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Duration for Google Tasks 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 Duration for Google Tasks extension file
Select and download the Duration for Google Tasks 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 Duration for Google Tasks 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 Duration for Google Tasks 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 Duration for Google Tasks 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 Duration for Google Tasks extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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