Formative Search Sidebar

Stop losing your search results.

If you use Formative (goformative.com) frequently, you know the frustration: the search dropdown only shows a few results, you can't right-click to open assignments in new tabs, and if you click the wrong one, you have to start your search all over again.

Formative Persistent Search Sidebar solves this workflow bottleneck.

Key Features:

Persistent Sidebar: Search results move to a sidebar that stays open while you work.

Right-Click Support: Finally, you can Right-Click (or Ctrl+Click) search results to open them in background tabs. Open 5 assignments at once without losing your place!

Hover Previews: Hover over any result to instantly see the Assignment Title, Join Code, and internal ID before you click.

Auto-Expansion: The extension automatically scrolls the dropdown for you to find every matching assignment, not just the top 10.

How to use:

Install the extension.

Go to Formative and type in the search bar.

The sidebar will automatically appear with your enhanced results.

Privacy Note: This extension runs entirely on your device. It does not collect, store, or transmit any user data or student information. It simply reads the search menu already visible on your screen.