How to highlight in outlook mail

Highlighting text in Outlook mail is a great way to draw attention to important information or to create a visual distinction between different parts of a message. Here are the steps to highlight text in Outlook mail:

Method 1: Using the Font Color Tool

1. Open the email message in Outlook.
2. Select the text you want to highlight by clicking and dragging your mouse over it.
3. Go to the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
4. Click on the "Font Color" button in the "Font" group.
5. Select a color from the palette or choose "More Colors" to select a custom color.
6. The highlighted text will be displayed in the selected color.

Method 2: Using the Highlight Button

1. Open the email message in Outlook.
2. Select the text you want to highlight by clicking and dragging your mouse over it.
3. Go to the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
4. Click on the "Highlight" button in the "Font" group.
5. Select a highlight color from the dropdown menu.
6. The highlighted text will be displayed in the selected color.

Method 3: Using Keyboard Shortcuts

1. Open the email message in Outlook.
2. Select the text you want to highlight by clicking and dragging your mouse over it.
3. Press the "Ctrl + Shift + F" keys on your keyboard.
4. A color palette will appear. Select a color to highlight the text.
5. The highlighted text will be displayed in the selected color.

Tips:

• You can also use the "Format Text" pane to highlight text. To do this, select the text, go to the "Home" tab, and click on the "Format Text" button. Then, select "Highlight" and choose a color.
• You can also use the "Quick Styles" feature to apply a highlight color to the text. To do this, select the text, go to the "Home" tab, and click on the "Quick Styles" button. Then, select a style that includes a highlight color.
• If you want to remove the highlight color, select the highlighted text and press "Ctrl + Shift + F" again to toggle off the highlight.