CodeArea

Convert any textarea into a code editor style.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-09-07
Users: 362
Rating: 4.57 (28)
Version: 2.0.5 (Last updated: 2014-02-03)
Creation date: 2014-02-03
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 462.85K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

Convert any textarea into a code editor style.

This will monitor webpages you're on and convert regular Textareas into Code Editors. An icon appears in the lower-left corner that will allow you to select which language for syntax highlighting. You can change the theme in the CodeArea settings page.

The editor is extensive and will have many features (+optionals) as more updates roll out, including: code folding, line highlighting, vmacs keymap, etc.

// Updates // ---------------------------------------------------------

02-03-2014

  • Add line wrapping mode
  • New layout
  • Dynamic adjustment of linewrapping and themes
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User reviews

Nice for pure code, but doesn't work with some of Google's own online textareas.

Cool stuff! Is there a way to change default indentation? I want 2 spaces instead of tab.
by Bartek Igielski, 2015-07-03

That's great.
by Mahdi Bagherpoor, 2015-03-28
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Extension safety

Risk impact

CodeArea requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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