Allow users to highlight text and add notes to any webpage.

Latest Version

Version
1.0
Update
August 8, 2024
Size
425KiB
Developer
darshchaurasia.com
Category
Users
7
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
ActiveTab
Scripting
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Web Page Annotator Extension

Web Page Annotator is a versatile Chrome extension that allows users to enhance their web browsing experience by highlighting text and adding notes directly on any webpage. This tool is perfect for students, researchers, and professionals who need to keep track of important information online.

Features:
- Highlight Text: Easily highlight selected text in three different colors (Yellow, Green, Pink) to categorize and organize your information.
- Add Notes: Add personalized notes to any webpage and view them in an organized menu.
- Auto-Save: Notes and highlights are automatically saved to local storage, ensuring your annotations are always available.
- Remove Highlights: Remove selected highlights or clear all highlights with a simple click.
- User-Friendly Interface: A floating icon on the screen allows easy access to the annotation menu without cluttering your browser.

How to Use:
1. Click the floating star icon on the left side of your screen to open the annotation menu.
2. Use the \"Highlight Text\" buttons to highlight selected text in your preferred color.
3. Click \"Add Note\" to add a note to the current webpage. Notes are saved automatically.
4. Use \"Remove Selected Highlights\" to remove highlights from selected text.
5. Use \"Clear All Highlights\" to remove all highlights from the current webpage.

Permissions:
- ActiveTab: To modify the content of the currently active tab.
- Storage: To save and retrieve notes and highlights from local storage.

Make your web browsing more productive and organized with Web Page Annotator!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Web Page Annotator", "version": "1.0", "description": "Allow users to highlight text and add notes to any webpage.", "permissions": ["storage", "activeTab", "scripting"], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" } }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["content.js"], "css": ["styles.css"] } ] } "
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How to download and manually install Web Page Annotator extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Web Page Annotator extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Web Page Annotator 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 Web Page Annotator Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Web Page Annotator 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 Web Page Annotator extension file

Select and download the Web Page Annotator 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 Web Page Annotator 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 Web Page Annotator 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 Web Page Annotator 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 Web Page Annotator extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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