Chrome Browser - Add Extensions

    Chrome Browser - Add Extensions

    Chrome Browser - Add Extensions

    How to Add Extensions to Google Chrome Browser
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    How to Add Extensions to Google Chrome Browser

       Information
    This tutorial will show you how to add extensions to the Google Chrome browser.

    Extensions are small programs that modify the Chrome browser to enhance your browsing experience. There are more than 2,200 extensions available, in several different categories.

    Steps:
    1. Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu button Chrome Browser - Add Extensions-c1.png

    2. From the context menu that opens, click the Settings option.
    Chrome Browser - Add Extensions-c2.png
    3. On the Settings page that opens, click the Extensions option.
    Chrome Browser - Add Extensions-c3.png
    4. Click the browse the gallery link - this opens the Chrome Web Store in a new tab
    Chrome Browser - Add Extensions-c4.png
    The basic layout of the Chrome Web Store is shown below. You can browse for extensions directly, filter by different categories or even perform searches for specific extensions.
    Chrome Browser - Add Extensions-c5.png
       Note
    Some, but not all, extensions require you to sign in with your Google account - this prerequisite is clearly shown when selecting an extension.

    To find out more information about an extension, hover over it with your mouse, as shown below.
    Chrome Browser - Add Extensions-c6.png
    To install the extension, click the ADD TO CHROME button, and the click ADD in the confirmation pop-up, as shown below.
    Chrome Browser - Add Extensions-c7.png
    To search for specific extensions, type the name of the extension in the search box and hit enter. A list of extensions matching the search will be displayed.
    Chrome Browser - Add Extensions-c8.png
    Add it using the same method described earlier. A confirmation message appears confirming that the extension was added.
    Chrome Browser - Add Extensions-c9.png
    If you ever wish to disable or remove an extension, go back to the Settings > Extension page described in step 2 and 3, and then disable or remove the extension as shown below. To add more extensions, click the Get more extensions link.
    Chrome Browser - Add Extensions-c10.png
       Tip
    Many Chrome extensions are configurable. Use the Options button next to each extension to configure them if you need to.

    Thats all there is to adding Google Chrome Extensions.

    Regards,
    Golden



  1. Posts : 71,959
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    Good tutorial Colin. :)
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  2. Posts : 19,383
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    Thanks Brink.
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  3. Posts : 15,026
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    Neat & nice!
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  4. Posts : 19,383
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    Thanks KoolKat!
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