Unicode Input

Enter Unicode characters by 4 digit hex codes, eg 00e9 for e acute, followed by the Insert key. Designed for Ex Libris Alma.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-10-23
Users: 168
Rating: 1.00 (1)
Version: 2.1 (Last updated: 2018-07-30)
Creation date: 2018-07-30
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 3.63K

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Extension summary

Allows entering of unicode characters by 4 character hex codes, e.g. 00e9 for e acute. Type in the code followed by the Insert key. Doesn't work on sites with very complicated frame set ups, e.g. Gmail or Twitter. Designed principally for use with Ex Libris Alma. Version 2 aims to allow input exactly where the cursor is. 2.1 aims to correct the cursor position after input.

User reviews

I really wish this worked. It's exactly what I was looking for, but it doesn't appear to do anything.
by Dallas Helton, 2021-02-19
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Unicode Input requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Unicode Input may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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