Pointer

Always-on element inspector that stays active between selections

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Added Jul 2026

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What is Pointer?

Pointer enhances Chrome's built-in element inspector with a persistent, cursor-driven DOM navigation tool that stays active while you work. Unlike the default DevTools inspector that turns off after selecting an element, Pointer keeps running so you can quickly inspect multiple elements without constantly reactivating the tool. It provides visual highlighting, measurements, color-coded box model overlays, and seamless DevTools integration for web developers and designers.

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Key Features of Pointer

Always-On Element Selection with arrow keys
Visual Box Model Display with color-coded overlays
Element Information on hover (tag, dimensions, classes, badges)
Built-In Ruler with Alt key for pixel measurements
DevTools Integration with automatic sync
Pass-Through Mode for normal page interaction
DOM Manipulation (cut, copy, paste, delete, duplicate)
Inline Attribute Editor
JavaScript Console for quick DOM modifications
Selector Search with CSS matching

Who Should Use Pointer?

Inspect multiple elements quickly without reactivating the inspector

Measure pixel distances and spacing on web pages

Debug CSS layouts with visual box model overlays

Edit HTML attributes and classes directly on the page

Execute JavaScript commands for DOM testing

Find and highlight elements matching CSS selectors

Pointer: Pros & Cons

✓Pros

Persistent inspector stays active between selections
Color-coded visual overlays for margin, padding, and content
Keyboard-driven navigation for faster workflow
Automatic DevTools Elements panel sync
Pass-through mode allows normal page interaction while inspecting
Full undo/redo support for DOM changes
Built-in ruler for pixel-perfect measurements
No need to switch between tools for quick edits

Frequently Asked Questions about Pointer

Does Pointer work with other DevTools panels?

Yes, selected elements automatically sync with Chrome DevTools Elements panel, and the inspector scrolls elements into view and maintains selection state when DevTools is reopened.

Can I edit HTML directly on the page?

Yes, Pointer includes DOM Manipulation features (cut, copy, paste, delete, duplicate) and an Inline Attribute Editor to add attributes, classes, and properties without switching to DevTools.

How do I measure distances between elements?

Hold Alt to see pixel distances between your selected element and any hovered element using the built-in ruler.

What keyboard shortcuts are available?

Use arrow keys to navigate, Alt for measurements, backtick to enable pass-through mode, Cmd/Ctrl+C/X/V for copy/cut/paste, Cmd/Ctrl+D to duplicate, Backspace to delete, and / ; f for editing modes in the Pro features.