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Word to Google

Word to Google

Bhavishya

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An extension to search the meaning of a selected word on Google.
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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Word to Google

This extension allows developers to quickly search for the meaning of any selected word on Google directly from within Visual Studio Code. It's a simple, yet powerful tool to enhance productivity and streamline workflows.

Features

  • Quick Google Search: Highlight any word or phrase, right-click, and select "Search on Google" to instantly navigate to Google in your default browser.
  • Easy to Use: No additional setup required—just install and start using!
  • Lightweight: The extension runs seamlessly without affecting the performance of Visual Studio Code.

Screenshot

![Feature: Quick Search](images/quick-search.png)

Tip: Use this feature to look up definitions, technical terms, or any information instantly while coding.

Requirements

This extension does not have any specific requirements or dependencies.

Note: Ensure you have an active internet connection to perform Google searches.

Extension Settings

This extension does not contribute any custom settings at this time.

Known Issues

  • The search action opens a new browser tab for each query. Future updates may include opening searches in the same tab.

If you encounter any issues, please report them on the GitHub issues page.

Release Notes

1.0.0

  • Initial release of "Word to Google".
  • Added the feature to search for selected text directly on Google.

Working with Markdown

You can author your README using Visual Studio Code. Here are some useful editor keyboard shortcuts:

  • Split the editor (Cmd+\ on macOS or Ctrl+\ on Windows and Linux)
  • Toggle preview (Shift+Cmd+V on macOS or Shift+Ctrl+V on Windows and Linux)
  • Press Ctrl+Space (Windows, Linux, macOS) to see a list of Markdown snippets

For more information

  • Visual Studio Code's Markdown Support
  • Markdown Syntax Reference

Enjoy!

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