A fast, shortcut based equation editor with realtime preview and WolframAlpha, WeBWorK and Google Forms support.

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Version
1.6.2
Update
June 25, 2022
Size
75.2KiB
Developer
akr.am
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
4.35714 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
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Quick Equations Extension

This is a fast equation editor/viewer that allows you to type equations quickly using helpful shortcuts and see them as you do. No more do you have to worry about missing a bracket or mistyping your equation with the real-time preview. You can then search for the equation on WolframAlpha to solve it or see more information. You can also copy or save the equation as an image by right-clicking it, or by dragging in sites such as Google Docs.

You can use the extension directly on the WolframAlpha website by clicking the Quick Equations icon on the page.

To access extension options, right-click the extension button and select \"Options\".

You can use Quick Equations on any WeBWorK site by enabling that feature in the extension options.

The extension also supports Google Forms and that can be enabled in the options. To add an equation as part of a question, click the image button in Google Forms and then drag the equation from the extension popup to the drop area. You can also preview equations while answering questions or viewing responses by clicking the Quick Equations icon next to them.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Quick Equations extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Quick Equations 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 Quick Equations extension file

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

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User reviews

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janvi khan (ID: 000000d3ae223a80) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/28/2020 i am loving it .its a very good and easy to operate .

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nikson simamora (mora) (ID: 000000c71a7a241b) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/24/2020 equation math mantap

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Neri Luiz von Holleben (ID: 000000578d9f1665) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/10/2014 Muito prático!

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sh lam (ID: 0000007bb1386ee1) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/26/2014 quick and convenience!

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(ID: ) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/28/2013 Great chrome app, very useful!!!