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Customizing Chrome

Extensions

Extensions can add additional features to the browser. For example, they can block advertisements, share a page with your social network, and much more.

To install an extension:

  1. Navigate to the Chrome Web Store.
  2. Select Extensions in the left navigation pane.
    Screenshot of Google ChromeClicking Extensions
  3. A page of different extensions will appear. To add an extension, hover the mouse over the icon, then click Add to Chrome. In this example, we'll add an extension that allows us to share on Google+.
    Screenshot of Google ChromeAdding an extension
  4. A dialog box will appear. Click Add to continue.
    Screenshot of Google ChromeInstalling an extension
  5. The extension will be installed. The extension's icon will appear in the top navigation bar. Note that some extensions work in the background and will not appear in the navigation bar.
    Screenshot of Google ChromeAn installed extension
  6. To use an extension, click the icon while viewing any page. In this example, the extension allows us to share a page on Google+ without navigating to another page.
    Screenshot of Google ChromeUsing an extension

To remove an extension:

  1. Click the Chrome menu in the top-right corner of the browser, then select Settings.
  2. The Settings tab will appear. Select Extensions in the left navigation pane. 
    Screenshot of Google ChromeNavigating to Extensions
  3. A list of installed extensions will appear. Hover the mouse over an extension, then click the Trash can icon to delete it.
    Screenshot of Google ChromeRemoving an Extension
  4. A dialog box will appear. Click Remove to confirm.
    Screenshot of Google ChromeClicking Remove
  5. The extension will be removed from Chrome.
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