Steps to highlight text in Notion:

Select the text: Click and drag your cursor over the specific text you want to highlight,
Open the formatting bar: A formatting toolbar will appear automatically. 
Access the color menu: Click the "A" icon in the toolbar. 
Choose a color: From the options, select a background color to highlight your text. 

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Highlight in Notion

Step 1

Begin by selecting the text in Notion that you wish to highlight.

Step 2

Click on the "Text Color" option from the toolbar.

Step 3

Next, choose both the text color and the background color that you desire.

Step 4

You will now see your text highlighted in Notion. Thank you.

Pro Tips for Highlighting in Notion

1. Use the Slash Command for Highlight
   Type / to open the command menu, then type "highlight" or "color" to bring up text color options. You can choose a background color to simulate highlighting.

2. Use the Toolbar
   Highlight the text you want to emphasize. A formatting bar will appear above it. Click on the A icon with the color bar and choose a background color to apply the highlight.

3. Choose Subtle or Vibrant Options
   Notion offers both subtle and bold highlight colors. Subtle tones are better for minimal designs, while vibrant colors work well for emphasizing key points.

4. Mix Background and Text Colors
   You can customize both text and background colors for additional impact. For example, black text on a yellow background can resemble traditional highlighting.

5. Use Consistent Colors Across Pages
   To maintain visual consistency, choose one or two highlight colors for recurring themes like important reminders, action items, or references.

Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

1. Too Many Colors
   Using multiple highlight colors on the same page can reduce clarity. Stick to a minimal palette for cleaner designs.

2. Not Enough Contrast
   Make sure the background and text color combinations have enough contrast for easy reading, especially for accessibility.

3. Overusing Vibrant Tones
   Bright highlights can be distracting when overused. Apply them sparingly for maximum effect.

4. Ignoring Formatting on Mobile
   Some background colors may appear differently on mobile. Test your page in the Notion mobile app to confirm readability.

5. Forgetting to Highlight Important Info
   It's easy to miss highlighting crucial notes. Review your page once complete to ensure key details stand out.

Common FAQs About Highlighting in Notion

1. How do I highlight text in Notion?
   Select the text, click the A icon in the toolbar, and choose a background color to simulate highlighting.

2. Can I use real highlighter colors like yellow?
   Yes, Notion includes a yellow background option that closely resembles a traditional highlighter.

3. Is there a keyboard shortcut to highlight in Notion?
   There isn’t a direct shortcut for highlight, but you can use Command/Ctrl + Shift + H to bring up the color menu after selecting text.

4. Can I highlight text inside toggle lists or callouts?
   Yes, highlighting works within most blocks including toggle lists, callouts, and tables.

5. Will my highlights show up the same in dark mode?
   Most colors remain consistent, but always double-check your design in dark mode for readability and contrast.

6. How to screen record on mac? 
   To screen record on a Mac, you can use Trupeer AI. It allows you to capture the entire screen and provides AI capabilities such as adding AI avatars, add voiceover, add zoom in and out in the video. With trupeer’s AI video translation feature, you can translate the video into 30+ languages. 

7. How to add an AI avatar to screen recording?
   To add an AI avatar to a screen recording, you'll need to use an AI screen recording tool. Trupeer AI is an AI screen recording tool, which helps you create videos with multiple avatars, also helps you in creating your own avatar for the video.

8. How to screen record on windows?
   To screen record on Windows, you can use the built-in Game Bar (Windows + G) or advanced AI tool like Trupeer AI for more advanced features such as AI avatars, voiceover, translation etc.

9. How to add voiceover to video?
   To add voiceover to videos, download trupeer ai chrome extension. Once signed up, upload your video with voice, choose the desired voiceover from trupeer and export your edited video. 

10. How do I Zoom in on a screen recording?
    To zoom in during a screen recording, use the zoom effects in Trupeer AI which allows you to zoom in and out at specific moments, enhancing the visual impact of your video content.