Replace any textarea with Ace Editor in Chrome.
AceArea Chrome Extension - Replace textarea with Ace Editor
AceArea is a Chrome Extension that replaces any textarea with Ace Editor, providing features like multiple cursors, syntax highlighting, autocompletion, and themes. With AceArea, you can seamlessly edit code in a textarea field on a webpage without the need to switch between different editors.
Extension stats
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
Size: 2.28M
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary
AceArea is a Chrome Extension that allows you to use Ace Editor for editing code in a textarea field on a webpage. I developed this extension after getting tired of copying back and forth from a textarea to a text editor while coding.
Features:
- Multiple Cursors
- Syntax Highlighting
- Autocompletion
- Themes
- Much more!
Usage: 1.- Click in textarea 2.- Press Ctrl+Shft+8 3.- Make changes in editor 4.- Press Ctrl+Shft+8
Note: To view settings press Ctrl+Q while the editor is open.
User reviews
Works well, CMD + Q / CTRL + Q is an obvious mistake for anyone using this on a mac 😂
I had to make a small css adjustment in my admin to z-index the editor to overlay everything else. But it's great (:
WOOOOOWWWWWW Just what I needed for editing code into Moodle's TinyMCE editor!!!
Extension safety
Risk impact
AceArea requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
AceArea has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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