Shortleaf

Custom keyboard shortcuts for Overleaf.
What is Shortleaf?
Shortleaf is a Chrome extension that allows users to easily add custom keyboard shortcuts to Overleaf, making it even more efficient and user-friendly. With Shortleaf, users can define their own shortcuts, such as converting selected text to specific latex commands or inserting commonly used expressions, making their workflow faster and more streamlined. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced user of Overleaf, Shortleaf is a must-have extension to enhance your latex editing experience.

Extension stats

Users: 610 ▼ -3
Rating: 4.93 (15)
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2023-10-31)
Creation date: 2021-11-17
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 22.24K

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Extension summary

This extension adds keyboard shortcuts to the popular Overleaf online latex editor. Examples include:

  • alt+a for \alpha
  • alt+\ for \frac{selected text here}{}
  • alt-` for ``selected text here'' These shortcuts are fully customizable.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Does exactly what is needed
  • Simple and solid functionality
  • Extremely useful and helpful
  • Perfect solution for users
Cons
  • Stops working intermittently after a short period
  • Issues for users writing from right to left
Most mentioned
  • Excellent functionality
  • Ease of use and simplicity
  • Utility for specific tasks
Recent reviews
Excellent, it does what is needed without being extra
by Nicolas Galindez, 2024-11-03

by Gaurav Joshi, 2024-08-26

It works but for 10 minuets and then stop to work for the same time. I write from right to left so maybe it has something to do with that. *at the English settings i do not experience this problem
by Ben Dvinov, 2024-07-31
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Shortleaf requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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