Distraction Free Mode — Google Docs & Slides

The distraction free mode (▣) for Google Docs and Google Slides hides all controls and buttons and lets you focus on creation.

Distraction Free Mode — Google Docs & Slides Extension

'Distraction Free Mode — Google Docs & Slides' is a productivity aid Chrome extension designed to simplify your workspace by hiding all controls and buttons, leaving you with just your canvas. Offering full screen mode and custom themes, the extension works seamlessly with the latest version of Google Docs and Slides. It enhances efficiency, whether it's for writing articles, composing poems, or creating presentations. Ensuring user safety, the code for this extension is available for review. It also has a well-stated privacy policy, assuring users about the security of their information.
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Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.21
(71)
Version: 2.2.0 (Last updated: 2023-01-11)
Creation date: 2020-02-08
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Size: 16.86K

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Extension summary

FOCUS ON THE WRITING The distraction free mode for Google Docs and Google Slides hides all controls and buttons and lets you focus on writing and creating. Now with a full screen mode.

Tip: Check out the Google Docs and Google Slides keyboard shortcuts for the things you do the most and you never have to switch back again.

RELEASE NOTES v.2.2.0 - 2023 Distraction Free Mode has been updated to work with the latest version of Google Docs!

THEMES FOR EVERY SITUATION Pick the style that suits you, whether it's the dark mode suitable for late night prose, sepia for caffeine-fueled poems, or the clean gray default gray theme. More are planned for the future.

NOTES This extension requires access to change how Google Docs and Google Slides works, but your documents are safe. The code for this extension can be found on the website: http://flowapps.co/distractionfree

PRIVACY POLICY Please read the privacy policy here: http://flowapps.co/distractionfree/privacypolicy.html

User reviews

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Pros
  • Works great for teaching purposes, especially for screen sharing.
  • Offers a distraction-free full screen mode for documents.
  • Users loved its functionality when it was working properly.
Cons
  • Stops working or has become buggy after updates.
  • Dark mode inverts colors of images and can lead to display issues.
  • Users mention that it makes the menu flicker and is distracting.
Most mentioned
  • The extension stopped working.
  • Users report frustrating issues with the view menu flickering.
  • Dark mode functionality causes problems with text and image displays.
  • Users have uninstalled and reinstalled but the extension still does not work.
User reviews
It does offer full screen docs, which is nice, but I really just want the normal screen, without the MEETING NOTES and EMAIL DRAFT popups, or the DOCUMENT OUTLINE pop ups, or the calendar and maps integration that you cant turn off, which this extension doesn't do.
by Zac, 2024-11-24

by Ahmad Alkhalawi, 2024-10-18

This extension is essential for sharing screens live while being able to edit them for teaching purposes.
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Distraction Free Mode — Google Docs & Slides requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Distraction Free Mode — Google Docs & Slides has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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