When using Highlight, common questions usually involve color settings, visual differences, and removal methods; this page includes 3 common questions and a glossary.
FAQ
What is the difference between highlight and text shading?
- Highlight usually appears as a brighter colored mark behind text and is useful for emphasizing key content.
- Text shading is more like a background style for the text area and often looks softer.
- When organizing important content, choose the style that matches how noticeable you want the marked text to be.
Why can’t I see the highlight after selecting text?
- Make sure the target text is selected.
- Open Tools and go to the Home tab.
- In the Highlight area, choose a color again, and try a different color if you want a more visible result.
How do I return highlighted text to a normal state?
- Select the text that already has a highlight.
- Go to Tools > Home > Highlight.
- Tap No Color to remove the current highlight effect.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Highlight | A way to add a colored background to selected text so important information stands out. |
| No Color | An option used to remove the current highlight and return text to a normal background. |
| Home tab | A common editing area in the document editor where basic formatting tools such as Highlight are available. |