Power Text for Google Chrome™

Create custom keyboard shortcuts to expand and replace text as you type!

Power Text - Custom Text Shortcuts Chrome Extension

Power Text for Google Chrome™ is an enhanced tool based on Auto Text Expander by carlinyuen, specifically designed for Google Chrome users. It serves as an efficient tool to define text shortcuts, pull information from Power Apps model-driven form and facilitate swift text expansion. Ideal for those seeking efficiency and ease in their typing tasks.
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Extension stats

Users: 40,000+
Rating: 3.70
(53)
Version: 1.4.0 (Last updated: 2024-07-24)
Creation date: 2020-08-03
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • notifications
  • clipboardRead
Size: 413.70K

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Extension summary

Based on the Auto Text Expander by carlinyuen (https://github.com/carlinyuen/ChromeAutoTextExpander), Power Text is a Google Chrome Extension that allows you to define text shortcuts.

This version has been expanded to support pulling information from a Power Apps model-driven form.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works with Gmail after refreshing the page
  • Saves a lot of time
  • Simple and effective for enhancing workflow
  • Highly valued by some users as an essential tool for work
Cons
  • Backup and export functions do not work and can lead to loss of shortcuts
  • Users frequently lose shortcuts when changing desktops or due to lack of save functionality
  • Not compatible with popular platforms like WhatsApp Web and Outlook
  • Complicated for everyday users
  • Concerns about the extension being unsupported or removed
Most mentioned
  • Backup function leads to data loss
  • Shortcuts do not save across different desktop environments
  • Limited compatibility with various platforms
  • Users express a desire for better support and functionality updates
User reviews
deleted after 5 days of use, would input the shortcut, the text popped up, then when I pressed send it woud send the person the shortcut only. Not user error, I have been using these types of tools for years, its the tool
by Lianne Vineberg, 2025-01-11

nice extension
by Zuzheng Tai_sbtmyrs, 2024-12-20

very bad app i already backup then i click restore then my all thing missing
by Cyrus, 2024-11-22
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Power Text for Google Chrome™ requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Power Text for Google Chrome™ has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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