Text inserter

By pressing F2 Text inserter will insert a definable text (options page) at the cursor position. Selected text will be replaced.

Text Inserter - Chrome Extension

Text Inserter is a Chrome extension that allows users to insert predefined text into input fields with ease. By simply pressing F2, users can save time and avoid repetitive typing. The extension also supports dynamic tags to generate parts of the current date/time while inserting the text. Please note that text insertion is compatible with most input elements, but not with dynamically created iframes.
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Extension stats

By: SRA
Users: 131
-13
Rating: 2.00
(4)
Version: 0.9 (Last updated: 2015-07-09)
Creation date: 2015-07-08
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • storage
Size: 90.40K

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Extension summary

We often have to insert the same or similar text again and again into some input fields. With text inserter you can define such a text in the options page and easily insert it by pressing the F2 key. Beside the static text part, it is also possible to use tags to dynamically generate parts of the current date/time, when the text is inserted.

Note: Text insertion will work for most input elements. Inserting into dynamically created iframes (e.g. some editors) is not supported at the moment.

User reviews

Does nothing, opens extensions list when trying to insert
by Juozas, 2017-11-08

Does not work on Linux
by Miklós Keresztes, 2017-03-07

Does nothing, at least on OSX 10.8.x
by Jason Gabler, 2015-06-11
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Text inserter requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Text inserter has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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