Chrome Extensions
Extensions are extra features and tools that you can add to
Google Chrome. Using extensions, you can customise Chrome
with the features you want or need, while keeping your browser
free of things that you don’t. Some extensions add buttons next
to the address bar to let you know about certain events. For
instance, you can use the Google Mail Checker to get alerts about
new emails. Some extensions act like shortcuts. For example, if
you use a feed reader, the RSS Subscription Extension lets you
know if there’s a feed for the site you’re on. Click the small icon
that appears in the address bar to quickly subscribe to the feed.
Here’s how to find and install extensions to Google Chrome.
Step 1
❱ You need to return to the Web Store, following the same
process as previously covered. Once again the Apps page will be
the first thing you view, displaying any apps you currently have
installed. Unlike apps, extensions will not be displayed here.
Step 2
❱ Click on the Chrome Web Store icon to open it. The web
store Home screen shows a selection of popular and trending
extensions and themes. To view available extensions, click the
Extensions link at top left. An extended menu will then allow
you to choose a category.
Step 3
❱ Roll over any of the extension images to read a short
description. To see more details, click anywhere on the
description or extension title. You can then read an overview,
details, reviews and see related software. To install an extension,
click on the Add to Chrome button.Step 4
❱ When you have
confirmed you wish
to save it, your new
extension will be
downloaded and
appears as a small icon
at the top right of the
screen. To open this
simply click on the icon.Using the Chrome Web Store
Manage the Toolbar
You can rearrange and customise how the extensions are
displayed in the toolbar. To rearrange the icons, simply
drag extension icons next to the address bar to rearrange
them on the browser toolbar. If you want to see more
extension icons on the browser toolbar, you can expand
the extension icon area. Click the right border of the
address bar and drag it to the left. Similarly, to hide extra
extensions, extend the address bar by dragging its right
border to the right. You can click the arrow button next
to the Chrome menu to see your extra extensions (if they
display icons).