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How to Highlight in Notion

Updated on:
May 8, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to add color highlights to text in Notion.

Quick summary

Highlighting text in Notion lets you draw attention to key information using background colors applied through the inline formatting menu. You can highlight any text in seconds by selecting it, opening the color options, and choosing a background color from the dropdown.


Steps

  1. Select the text you wish to highlight in your Notion page.
  2. When the pop-up formatting menu appears, click the "A" dropdown to open the color and highlighting options.
  3. Under Background, choose a highlight color — such as Orange background — to apply it to the selected text.
  4. Click elsewhere to deselect the text and see your highlight applied.

📌 Why this matters

Text highlighting in Notion is a simple but powerful formatting tool that helps users visually organize notes, flag action items, and make critical information stand out in any page or document. By applying background colors directly from Notion's inline toolbar, teams can improve readability and prioritize content without leaving their workspace. This feature is especially useful for knowledge bases, meeting notes, and project wikis where quick scanning and visual hierarchy are essential. Mastering Notion's highlight feature helps individuals and teams work faster and communicate more clearly within their existing workflow.
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