How to Highlight Text in WPS Office for Pad (Android/iPad)
We need to highlight text in Word to guide the reader’s eyes toward selected text. Highlighting or adding color to text in WPS Office for Pad (Android/iPad) is very easy to do to mark important points in a document.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use the Text Highlight Color feature to keep your document more organized.
1. How to Highlight Text in WPS Office Word (Tablet/Pad)
To add a background color to text (highlight effect), follow these steps:
- Open the Document: Launch the WPS Office app and open the Word file (.doc or .docx) you want to edit.
- Select the Text: Long-press on a word, then drag the selection cursor to highlight the sentence or paragraph you wish to color.
- Menu Box Appears: A pop-up menu will appear; tap the arrow next to the highlight icon to color the selected text.
- Choose a Color: After tapping the arrow next to the icon, choose your desired color (yellow, green, blue, etc.). The selected text will automatically have a colored background based on your choice.
2. How to Remove the Highlight Color?
If you want to remove or clear an existing highlight color, follow these steps:
- Select the Text that already has the highlight color.
- A pop-up menu will appear automatically.
- Select the Highlight Icon.
- Click the Arrow next to the highlight icon.
- Select “No Fill” (usually represented by an icon with a red diagonal line).
3. Tips for Using the Highlight Feature on a Pad
- Use a Stylus Pen: If you are using an iPad or Android tablet with a stylus, text selection will be much more precise compared to using your fingers.
- Reading Mode: If you only want to mark text while reading without permanently altering the document’s original format, you can use the “Annotation” feature available in PDF mode or certain review modes.
- Color Combination: Use different colors for different categories of information (e.g., yellow for main ideas, green for data/numbers) to make reviewing easier.
Conclusion
The highlight feature in WPS Office for Pad is crucial for students and professionals who frequently review documents on the go. By following the steps above, you can make your Word documents more informative and easier to understand, just like highlighting a printed book manually.
