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Is it possible to run a bookmarklet on Chrome by selecting it from the bookmark?
I am using Chrome for Android. If I have a bookmarklet saved as a bookmark, then I am able to run it by: 1. Typing its name in the address bar until it shows. 2. Clicking the upward-leftward pointing diagonal arrow next to it to load it into the address bar. 3. Clicking enter. I am *not* able to run...
I am using Chrome for Android. If I have a bookmarklet saved as a bookmark, then I am able to run it by:
1. Typing its name in the address bar until it shows.
2. Clicking the upward-leftward pointing diagonal arrow next to it to load it into the address bar.
3. Clicking enter.
I am *not* able to run a bookmarklet that I have saved as a bookmark by:
1. Opening Chrome's vertically-aligned three-dot menu.
2. Selecting
Bookmarks
.
3. Navigating to the bookmarklet's entry.
4. Clicking the entry.
I don't want to run my bookmarklets using the first method. I want to run them by going to them in the bookmarks menu (like the second method). If I click any other bookmark in the bookmarks menu, Chrome will navigate to the page. I expect to be able to run bookmarklets from the bookmarks menu.
Is it possible to run a bookmarklet on Chrome by selecting it from the bookmark?
Melab
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Mar 25, 2019, 06:52 PM
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How can a bookmarklet be ADDED on mobile Chrome without copying and pasting?
On my Android phone, how can a user add a [bookmarklet][1] to my Chrome bookmarks, *without needing to use another device, and without copying and pasting?* I have a bookmarklet on my website that I want *other people* to add to their bookmarks, so I'm looking for a straightforward method. Bookmarkl...
On my Android phone, how can a user add a bookmarklet to my Chrome bookmarks, *without needing to use another device, and without copying and pasting?*
I have a bookmarklet on my website that I want *other people* to add to their bookmarks, so I'm looking for a straightforward method.
Bookmarklets are bookmarks, but of which contain Javascript code instead of a regular web link.
Bookmarklets can be added to Chrome on the PC very easily in many ways.
- However, on Android, if the bookmarklet is displayed as a link on a
page, it cannot be "dragged to the bookmark bar" as with a PC.
- If I try to open it in a new tab, the address bar will not contain the
Javascript, so the user can't use the bookmark button.
- Tapping the link to the bookmarklet will not put the code in the address bar either.
- The only way I've been able to add a bookmarklet on my
phone has been to tap and hold on the link, then tap "Copy link
address", then edit a *pre-existing* bookmark's link and pasting in
the bookmarklet code, then renaming said bookmark. But that's a pain, and trying to explain it to non tech savy folks isn't happening.
Is there a more simple method?
Note that I have a particular bookmarklet that even when added on my PC, does NOT sync to my Phone's bookmarks. I believe it may be due to the length (It's over 9000 characters!). This is why I need an easy method for users to save this bookmarklet.
Bort
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Oct 5, 2016, 11:42 AM
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Is there a way to use PC browser bookmarklets with the Android Browser or Dolphin HD?
Can I make these work on Android or is there a google place to create or convert bookmarklets to make them Android Compatible?
Can I make these work on Android or is there a google place to create or convert bookmarklets to make them Android Compatible?
Matt
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Sep 16, 2010, 11:40 AM
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How do I save `javascript:` URLs in Android's browser?
I've tried tap & hold, like regular URLs, but the menu never pops up. Is there a way to enable that or do I just have to copy and paste the URL into a bookmark ([like this][1])? Here's the page I was trying to use: http://www.delicious.com/help/bookmarklets [1]: https://android.stackexchange.com/que...
I've tried tap & hold, like regular URLs, but the menu never pops up. Is there a way to enable that or do I just have to copy and paste the URL into a bookmark (like this )?
Here's the page I was trying to use:
http://www.delicious.com/help/bookmarklets
travis
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Jan 24, 2011, 01:37 AM
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