Make words colorful

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Version
0.1.1
Update
February 4, 2019
Size
887KiB
Developer
Category
Users
350
Rating
3 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Synesthesia Extension

The idea is to help induce synesthesia between words and colors, so that when you see a word you think about it in a particular color. Not only has this been proven to increase verbal memory but now just the visual of a word has a color connected to it. With reading as an essential daily function imagine making your day just a bit more colorful :)
I also wrote a medium article on synesthesia and why I built this (https://medium.com/@ilianherzi/inducing-synesthesia-4ead16f37a1b).
Couple of things about version 0.1.0 of the extension:

0. The current version is best used on webpages that don't update or change with a lot of text (so when reading).
1. For dynamic pages that update the color changes don't persist, so for example in gmail colored words go back to black and white.
2. On input text the color of the words don't change (so typing an email, writing a post, searching on google)

These difficulties with the extension will be fixed in version 0.2.0!
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Synesthesia extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Synesthesia extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Synesthesia 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 Synesthesia extension file

Select and download the Synesthesia 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 Synesthesia 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 Synesthesia 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 Synesthesia 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 Synesthesia extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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K. L. (ID: 0000004670bf8485) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 04/06/2022 I was excited but it doesn't work for me. The configuration menu doesn't pop up when I click on the extension options, and it doesn't change the color on any text for me. If this changes, I would be happy to change my review! I hope the developer has time to update soon :)

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Roy (ID: 0000006a51bf4aa8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/02/2021 It's not working. Still five stars because I really like the idea of this

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Jamie Stewart (ID: 000000ae77ce685f) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 03/02/2020 Whenever I pressed the button to color the words they came out very desaturated and far from their actual colors, very sepia-esque.

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Rose Cosenza (ID: 00000084a10d5e2f) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 02/22/2020 It doesn't work, I'm unable to change the colors on the letters to anything other than black

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(ID: ) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/22/2019 It doesn't work? I was really excited but it's not letting me customize the letters. They're all still black.