Note-taking makes research work on the internet effortless. You may need to save interesting data like texts, images, URLs, code snippets, and creative ideas as notes.

Without the Chrome extension of Google Keep, you would need to access another tab to save data on Google Keep. But with the Keep extension, you can save information in a single click and save time.

Installing the Google Keep Chrome Extension

Installing the extension for your Chrome browser is quite simple if you follow these steps:

  1. Make sure you log in to your Google account on the Chrome browser.
  2. Visit the Google Keep extension on the Chrome Web Store.
  3. Select the Add to Chrome button.
  4. Click Add extension on the pop-up that follows.
    Add extension pop up of Google Keep
  5. Another pop-up will let you know that the extension has been added.
    Google Keep extension showing installation complete pop-up
  6. Now click on the Extensions icon in the top-left corner of Chrome.
    Pinning Keep beside the address bar
  7. Click on the Pin besides Keep to make it visible near the address bar.

That’s it! You can now unleash the power of note-taking of Google Keep.

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How to Use the Google Keep Chrome Extension

The Google Keep Chrome Extension comes with a simple interface to enable focused online browsing and essential note-taking. Here is how you can use the Keep extension:

1. Create Notes Manually

Follow these steps if you want to make your notes super organized:

  1. Right-click on the Keep extension icon and select New blank note.
  2. Enter a note title and start note-taking.
  3. Click on the Add label button to categorize your note.
  4. Select the Open in Keep link to access your notes on the Google Keep app.

2. One-Click Note-Taking

If you need to randomly collect texts from a few online sources, follow these steps:

  1. Select the text you want to copy on any website.
  2. Right-click on the text and choose Save selection to Keep.
  3. Keep will automatically create a new note accessible anytime and anywhere.

3. Saving Web Page URLs

When you come across an interesting website and want to deep dive later, follow these steps:

  1. While you’re on the website, click on the Keep icon.
  2. The icon will turn golden, and a new note will show up.
  3. Add a title, make a short note, and assign any category of your choice.

4. Copying Website Images

If you like any image on any website and want to save it for reference, try these steps:

  1. Right-click on the image and then select Save image to Keep.
  2. You’ll see a new note where you can add a title and label for future reference.

Note-Taking Made Easy and Fun

Now that you know how to make use of various functionalities of the Google Keep Chrome Extension, no one can hold you back from becoming a master researcher of online stuff.

Also, you’ll be glad to know that Google Keep easily integrates with other Google Workspace apps so that you can utilize the captured data in Docs, Sheets, and Slides.