How to Highlight any Text on Websites

The highlighter tool lets you mark important text on web pages with different colors, making it easy to study and reference information later.


Step 1: Open Helperbird

Click the Helperbird owl icon in your browser toolbar to open the main dashboard.


Step 2: Turn On Highlighter

Scroll down in the Helperbird menu and toggle Highlighter on.


Step 3: Enable the Highlight Menu

In the Quick Actions area at the top of the menu, click the Highlight menu icon (chat bubble) to enable it.


Step 4: Highlight Text on Pages

On any web page:

  1. The highlighter menu will appear at the top with color options.
  2. Select your preferred color from the menu.
  3. Highlight any text on the page and it will be marked with your chosen color.

Tip: Use different colors to categorize information—like yellow for key points, green for definitions, and pink for questions.


Video Tutorial


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