CraftyText

CraftyText

This extension allows the user's text to be displayed on screen on top of a web page in large type

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What is CraftyText?

CraftyText is a simple yet effective Chrome extension that lets users enter text to be prominently displayed on top of a web page. An excellent tool for presenters, it also offers a handy URL-shortening feature. The entered text shows up large and clear in the center of your screen. Perfect for any webpage browsing situation.

Merlin
Stats
Stats date:
Rating: 3.50 (28)
Version: 3.0 (Last updated: 2021-10-19)
Creation date: 2016-11-26
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
Size: 498.69K
Email: Click to see
URLs: Website
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
Merlin
Summary

Only works on top of web pages, so first load a webpage like www.google.com then click the CT in the extensions bar

CraftyText is a simple app. It allows you to enter text, which then shows up big in the center of the screen. It works on top of your favorite website. Note: no data are transmitted to the developers. The permissions requested are due to the fact that it works on top of whatever website you're browsing.

UPDATED! Added a Display button next to the Shorten button.

You can now shorten URL's easily with CraftyText! Paste the URL into the CraftyText window, click Shorten, and wait a moment and watch the magic!

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Used for many years by lots of educators
  • Fast and easy way to direct students
  • Great for presentations
  • Easy to use
  • Simple, clean
Cons
  • Not working for some users
  • Non-opening issues
  • Lack of customization
  • Difficulty exiting the dialog box
Most mentioned
  • Use in education scenario
  • Easy to use
  • Issues with functioning properly
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Safety
Risk impact

CraftyText may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

CraftyText has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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