How to Use the Highlighter Feature in Helperbird

Helperbird’s Highlighter feature lets you highlight text on web pages, just like using a highlighter on paper.

Here’s how to get started:


How to Activate the Highlight Menu

1. Open Helperbird

Click the Helperbird icon in your browser to open the extension.

2. Find the Highlight Menu

Look for the Highlight menu in the Quick Actions area. If you don’t see it, use the search bar to find it.

3. Turn On the Highlight Menu

Make sure the Highlight menu is turned on by checking the first icon in the Quick Actions area.


How to Turn On the Highlighter

1. Search for Highlighter

In the Helperbird menu, use the search bar to find the Highlighter option.

2. Turn On the Highlighter

Flip the switch to turn on the Highlighter feature.


How to Choose a Highlight Color

1. Pick a Color

With the Highlighter turned on, choose your highlight color from the palette in the Helperbird menu.


How to Highlight Text on a Web Page

1. Highlight the Text

Use your cursor to select the text you want to highlight on the page.

2. Apply the Highlight

Click the highlight button that pops up near the selected text to apply your chosen color.

Now your text is highlighted, making it easy to spot important information as you browse.


How to View and Manage Highlighted Text

Here’s how to see and manage all the text you’ve highlighted:

1. Open Helperbird

Click the Helperbird icon in your browser to open the extension.

2. View Your Highlights

In the Helperbird menu, click on the Open Notes button in the Quick Actions area.

3. Manage Your Highlights

See Your Highlights

Your highlighted texts will appear on note cards.

Go Back to the Source

Click on a note card to return to the page where you made the highlight.

Delete a Highlight

To remove a highlight, click the X in the top right corner of the note card.

These steps make it easy to keep track of your highlights and stay organized.


Video Tutorial

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