This is a simple reading ruler, useful when you are reading long texts on web.

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Version
1.4
Update
May 1, 2018
Size
37.38KiB
Developer
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
3.01639 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Reading Ruler Extension

Reading Ruler is a Google Chrome extension that helps you to read long texts on web pages. This tool can assist dyslexic readers to keep their place on the page they are reading.

Features:
* Highlight current reading line
* Move the current line with arrow keys
* Automatic jump to next/previous page
* Smart adjustment when page resizes
* Color, opacity and Shadow adjustments

Usage:
* Double click on text to start
* Key Up/Down to navigate
* ESC to cancel

Data Protection FAQ:
* Does the extension collect any user data?
** No, the Reading Ruler does not collect any kind of data.

* Does the extension track users?
** No, the Reading Ruler does not track users.

* Does the extension send data to any server?
** No, the Reading Ruler does not use any kind of server connection. All the processing is doing locally.

* Why does the extension need 'read and change websites' permission?
** Because the Reading Ruler needs the information of website elements to calculate and render the ruler.

Source Code:
* https://github.com/denisonlinus/reading-ruler
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Reading Ruler extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Reading Ruler 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 Reading Ruler extension file

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

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User reviews

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Sarah Dugas (ID: 0000009856871cf7) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/04/2023 Doesn't seem to work anymore. Double-clicking as the instructions say doesn't do anything.

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Granite Concepts (ID: 000000168939e275) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/25/2022 Doesn't work

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Ethan M. (ID: 000000a82c63b2a6) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/14/2022 It doesn’t work anymore :(

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Amelia Howe (ID: 0000006667e3511c) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/16/2022 doesn't work with Cengage Mindtap textbooks.

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David Pasion (ID: 0000000fd0ff46fd) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/28/2021 The title should have been "Word Highlighter for Wikipedia" because that's exactly the only thing this extension does. Either this extension has to adapt to this extension (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/readingline/bedndhimamenfipaocmhcpcickamhfnm) or the other way around. This one has conifigurability, but isn't as functional as the one linked above.