Google Docs Reader is a Chrome extension that allows you to quickly toggle between edit mode and preview mode in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Click the extension icon to switch modes without manually modifying the URL.
- One-click toggle between edit mode and preview mode.
- Works with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
- Does not require automatic permissions or access to page content.
- Privacy-friendly: Only activates when you click the extension.
- Clone this repository as
google-docs-reader
folder. - Open Chrome and go to
chrome://extensions/
. - Enable Developer Mode (toggle in the top right).
- Click Load Unpacked and select the
google-docs-reader
directory.
- Open any Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides file.
- Click the extension icon to switch between edit and preview.
Google Docs Reader is designed with user privacy in mind and follows a strict no data collection policy.
- No tracking – The extension does not collect, store, or share any user data.
- No access to page content – It does not read, modify, or interact with the content of Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides.
- No background processes – The extension only runs when manually clicked by the user.
- Minimal permissions – Requires only the
"tabs"
permission to update the active tab’s URL.
This extension complies with Chrome Web Store policies by ensuring full user control and transparency.
This extension is released under the MIT License. Feel free to use and modify it!