{"schema":"https://www.layerpath.com/schemas/public-document/v1","version":1,"id":"/learn/how-to-highlight-in-google-docs","route":"/learn/how-to-highlight-in-google-docs","canonical":"https://www.layerpath.com/learn/how-to-highlight-in-google-docs","title":"How to Highlight in Google Docs","h1":"How to Highlight in Google Docs","description":"Discover how to effectively highlight text in Google Docs with our step-by-step guide. Enhance your documents and make important information stand out.","archetype":"tutorial","blocks":[{"type":"heading","depth":1,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"How to Highlight in Google Docs"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Easily highlight important text in your Google Docs documents by using the built-in highlight tool. 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