When using Highlight, the most common questions are about finding the entry, removing highlight, and checking display results; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a short glossary.
FAQ
Why can't I find the Highlight entry?
- First, confirm that you opened an editable text document.
- Check whether the Home tab shows the Highlight button and its drop-down arrow.
- You can also select text first and see whether the floating toolbar shows the Highlight entry.
- If the entry still does not appear, update WPS Office and try again.
How do I return highlighted text to normal?
- Select the text that already has highlighting.
- Click the Highlight drop-down arrow.
- Select No Color.
- Confirm that the background color has been cleared.
Why don't I see a highlight effect after choosing a color?
- Confirm that the target text was selected first.
- Check whether the chosen color is too close to the page background.
- Select another color that is easier to distinguish and test again.
- Confirm that the document is not read-only or restricted.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Highlight | A text-marking method that adds background color to text so important content stands out. |
| Floating toolbar | A nearby shortcut toolbar that appears after text is selected and provides quick formatting actions. |
| No Color | The option used to remove the current highlight background and return text to its normal appearance. |