# Silk Type

> Enables microsoft word-like cursor movement in Google Docs and more.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/silk-type](https://chrome-stats.com/d/silk-type)

## Overview

- **ID:** `silk-type`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** doovid
- **Category:** appearance
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-30
- **First published:** 2025-08-07
- **Size:** 35 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/silk-type/)

## Description

Silk Type enables a Microsoft word-like cursor caret when typing. Not only does it make typing documents fun, it also makes the experience highly customizable with more options than ever!

Silk Type currently only supports Google Docs but more websites are coming soon!

## Rankings

- #138,781 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `docs.google.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: google.com
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/silk-type)