When using WPS Area Highlight, common questions usually focus on feature differences, annotation management, and color settings; this section covers 3 frequent questions and answers.
FAQ
What is the difference between Area Highlight and text highlight?
- Area Highlight is used for any region on a page, including charts, signature blocks, scanned content, or content near non-selectable text.
- Text highlight usually requires you to select text first and then apply highlighting to the text itself.
- If you need to mark a page region instead of selectable text, use Area Highlight.
How do I delete all highlights in bulk?
- Open the PDF and go to the annotation management area.
- View the highlights in the Comment Management panel.
- Select the highlights that you want to remove and run the bulk delete action.
Can I customize the highlight color?
- Click Area Highlight to open the color picker.
- Select Other Colors to open the custom color dialog.
- If you want to sample a color from the screen, use Eyedropper.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Area Highlight | A highlight annotation created by dragging over any region on a PDF page, without relying on text selection. |
| Annotation | A note, mark, or review element added to a PDF page without directly changing the original content. |
| Eyedropper | A tool used to pick a color from the screen so you can keep annotation colors consistent. |
| Comment Management | A panel used to view and manage annotations in the current document, including locating or deleting highlights. |