Reticle chrome extension

Version: 1.0.1
Reticle
Drag and resize a ruler overlay to quickly measure pixel dimensions, positioning, and alignment of elements on any webpage.
4.71 Based on 28 user rates

What is Reticle?

Reticle is a developer tools chrome extension. it's a free extension and is featured in Developer Tools, it has 2,000+ active users since released its first version, it earns an average rating of 4.71 from 28 rated user, last update is 3593 days ago.


What’s new in version 1.0.1?

                Report issues and submit suggestions on github (pull requests are also welcome!):

https://github.com/billdami/reticle

FEATURES
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 * Inspired by the excellent Mac app, Crosshairs (http://giantcomet.com/crosshairs)
 * Super quick and easy to use, just click and drag anywhere on the page to draw an overlay, then move and resize it to your heart's content.
 * Lightweight and minimalistic UI
 * Use keyboard shortcuts to interact with the extension (see below for full list) 
 * Toggle between a primary and alternate overlay color
 * Customize the overlay colors and opacity/transparency

AVAILABLE SETTINGS (Right-click extension button > Options)
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 * Primary overlay color (hex color value)
 * Alternate overlay color
 * Overlay opacity/transparency level

KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
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 * Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+X - Toggle extension (This can be customized in Extensions > Keyboard shortcuts)
 * Esc - Deactivate extension
 * Arrow keys - Move overlay
 * Shift+Arrow keys - Move overlay by 10px
 * Alt+Arrow keys - Resize overlay
 * Shift+Alt+Arrow keys - Resize overlay by 10px
 * Ctrl/Cmd+Up/Down - Increase/decrease overlay opacity
 * Tab - Toggle between primary and alternate overlay color
 * Delete / Backspace - Clear the current overlay

 CHANGELOG
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v1.0.1 (June 14, 2014)
 * BUGFIX: Overlay resize handles were not being hidden when dragging a newly drawn overlay            

How to install Reticle?

You could download the latest version crx file or older version files and install it.


Preview of Reticle


Technical Features:

  • Latest Version: 1.0.1
  • Requirements: Windows Chrome, Mac Chrome
  • License: Free
  • Latest update: Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014
  • Author: Bill Dami

Reticle Available languages:

English.


FAQ


Reviews of reticle:


Stanislav V February 15th, 2023
Stanislav V

Simple and does its job perfectly!


Mike Robinson July 3rd, 2020
Mike Robinson

Does exactly what it says it does and doesn't require any extra permissions. I'm not sure why all of the other ruler addons want to be able to see my browsing history or be able to modify the pages I'm viewing.


Maksym Shapoval July 5th, 2019
Maksym Shapoval

Best in class!

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