Insert Unicode

Insert Unicode characters at the text cursor location.
What is Insert Unicode?
Insert Unicode is a Firefox add-on that allows you to easily insert Unicode characters at the text cursor location on web pages. No more copying and pasting! Simply click a button, enter the Unicode value, and insert the character. This add-on supports insertion in <input> and <textarea> elements, while displaying only the characters supported by the font. Enjoy hassle-free Unicode usage on web sites with Insert Unicode.

Add-on stats

Users: 89 ▲ 1
Rating: 3.20 (5)
Version: 1.3resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2016-08-05
Weekly download count: NaN
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • tabs
Size: 26.19K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

If you want to use Unicode characters on web sites then you usually have to copy and paste them in. With this add-on you can just click on a button, type in the Unicode value (eg: 20AC for the Euro symbol or 03C0 for the lower case Greek pi character) and click on the "Insert" button to enter the character.

Limitations:

  1. Characters will only be inserted in to <input> or <textarea> elements.
  2. Only Unicode characters supported by the font will be displayed correctly.

Known Issue: Some versions of Firefox do not auto focus the input field properly.

User reviews

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Insert Unicode requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Insert Unicode is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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