Highlighting text on a page in OneNote is a simple way to mark important information or key points.
Steps to Highlight Text in OneNote
To highlight text within your notes on a OneNote page, follow these straightforward steps:
- Select the Text: Identify the specific words, phrases, or sentences you wish to highlight. Use your cursor to select this text.
- Go to the Home Tab: Locate and click on the Home tab in the OneNote ribbon at the top of the application window.
- Access Highlight Colors: On the Home tab, find the Text Highlight Color button. Click or tap the arrow located next to this button to reveal the available color options.
- Choose Your Color: From the dropdown menu of colors, click on the highlight color you want to apply to the selected text.
Once you select a color, the chosen text will instantly be highlighted on the page, making it stand out.
These steps are applicable for highlighting text within your notes in various versions of OneNote, including OneNote for the web.
Highlighting Steps at a Glance
Here's a quick overview of the process:
| Step | Action | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Select Text | Choose the content you want to mark. |
| 2 | Go to Home Tab | Find the "Home" menu option. |
| 3 | Find Highlight Tool | Look for the "Text Highlight Color" button. |
| 4 | Choose Color | Select a color from the palette. |
Using the highlighting tool is an effective way to organize your notes, draw attention to crucial details, and improve the readability of your OneNote pages.
