How do you highlight?

Answered by Willian Lymon

To highlight text on an Android smartphone or tablet, you can follow these steps:

1. Identify the text: Locate the text you want to highlight on your Android device. This can be in any app or document that allows you to select and manipulate text.

2. Long-press on the text: Press and hold your finger on the screen at the beginning of the text you want to highlight. Make sure to press and hold for a moment until the text is selected.

3. Drag your finger: While still holding down your finger, drag it over the text you wish to highlight. As you drag, the selected text should be highlighted or highlighted in a different color, indicating that it has been selected.

4. Release your finger: Once you have highlighted the desired text, simply lift your finger off the screen. This action will trigger a menu to appear in the top-right corner of the screen, offering various options for manipulating the selected text.

5. Choose an action: From the menu that appears, you can select options such as cut, copy, or even share the highlighted text. The available options may vary depending on the app or document you are working with.

6. Perform your desired action: After choosing an action from the menu, you can proceed to perform the selected action. For example, if you choose to copy the highlighted text, you can then paste it elsewhere in the same app or into a different app or document.

It is worth noting that the exact steps to highlight text may vary slightly depending on the Android device you are using and the version of the operating system. However, the general concept of long-pressing, dragging, and releasing your finger to highlight text should be applicable to most Android devices.

In my personal experience, highlighting text on an Android device is a straightforward process that becomes intuitive with regular use. Whether I need to highlight important information in an email, a document, or a webpage, I can easily do so by following the steps mentioned above. This feature has been particularly useful when conducting research or studying, as I can quickly highlight key points or quotes for future reference.