ReadingRuler chrome extension

Version: 3.1
ReadingRuler
A reading aid for pages with wiiiiiiide paragraphs.
3.83 Based on 12 user rates

What is ReadingRuler?

ReadingRuler is a accessibility chrome extension. it's a free extension , it has 591 active users since released its first version, it earns an average rating of 3.83 from 12 rated user, last update is 1024 days ago.


What’s new in version 3.1?

                Based on this script:
https://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/372448-reading-ruler/code

This reading ruler will aid you on reading texts on the internet
It will place a semi-transparent line on your screen, just hit the combination ctrl + r on windows and mac (not the command button but the control button) to activate the ruler, hit the same configuration to remove the ruler

This idea come from the reddit user /u/VectorLightning
And the thread can be found here: https://www.reddit.com/r/SomebodyMakeThis/comments/9huwbw/smt_a_firefox_addon_that_adds_a_horizontal/

I hope you find this extension useful

Releases Notes:
V3.1
Lots of improvements, extension should now always work and should not be invisible

- fix problem where ruler would not show on screen (for real this time!)
- new popup layout with 2 new options
  - you now can choose a color for your ruler
  - you can now set how visible you want your ruler to be
- update core code
  - remove itself when its orphaned
  - create functions to prevent references on event handlers
  - remove unnecessary calls to background script
  - overall improve code to work better

v3.0.1
- Avoid exceptions when extension is updated
- Increase z index of ruler to try to push to the foreground

v3.0
- Code rewrite to make extension function properly
- Update manifest to V3
- Fix extension so it should only show the ruler when active
- Drop support for Alt modifier key, you can now only combine CTRL, SHIFT and a keyboard key
- Drop badge text since it was not working anymore

v 2.2
- Fix issue with ruler not showing when pressing the toggle combination

v 2.1
- Add badge to extension icon to let you know the tool is active

v 2.0
- Add options page
  - Allow user to choose from using CTRL, ALT and SHIFT plus a key
- Update and rewrite the entire code to be more OOP            

How to install ReadingRuler?

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


Preview of ReadingRuler


Technical Features:

  • Latest Version: 3.1
  • Requirements: Windows Chrome, Mac Chrome
  • License: Free
  • Latest update: Wednesday, July 14th, 2021
  • Author: ruinunes

ReadingRuler Available languages:

English.


FAQ


Reviews of readingruler:


Emily Hendrickson December 23rd, 2022
Emily Hendrickson

Best and simplest Reading Ruler I've found. Simple Reading Ruler. Easy to use. Very versatile. Love that it changes size according to text. You can use Hex, RGB, HSL, or even a ink dropper for color picking. It does have a problem with remembering the color I want the ruler to have, but I just set it again occasionally. Sometimes I have trouble using it on certain websites, but over all it is very worthwhile.


Miriam Peterson March 8th, 2022
Miriam Peterson

I cannot get this to work. I have tried Ctrl-R and Ctrl-Y


Max Sutherland November 24th, 2021
Max Sutherland

it worked on google search page but no other website, i have them most update version of chrome and this extensions and still not functioning :(

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