Guide

How to Highlight in Google Docs

Easily highlight important text in your Google Docs documents by using the built-in highlight tool. You can choose from a range of colors and apply them with just a few clicks to emphasize key points.

1. Open Google Docs – Go to docs.google.com and open your document.

2. Select the Text to Highlight – Click and drag your cursor over the text you want to highlight.

3. Click on the Highlight Button –

   • On the top toolbar, click the highlighter icon (looks like a little marker)

   • If you don’t see it, click the “A” with underline, then select Highlight

4. Choose a Highlight Color –

   • Pick from yellow, green, blue, pink, etc.

   • The selected text will now have a colored background

5. To Remove Highlight –

   • Select the text again

   • Click the highlight button and choose “None”

6. Use Keyboard Shortcut (Alternative) –

   • Windows: No direct shortcut, but use Alt + Shift + H if customized

   • Mac: Same, but use menus or toolbar

7. Use Comment Highlighting (Optional) –

   • Select text → Click “Add Comment” to highlight and give feedback

8. Done – Your selected text is now perfectly highlighted in Google Docs.