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How to highlight or select text

Updated: 03/13/2021 by Computer Hope

The following sections contain information on how to highlight text on a computer, mobile device, or program. We've also included keyboard shortcuts, tips, and areas where you can practice highlighting text on this page.

• Highlight text on a desktop or laptop computer.
• Highlight text on an Android smartphone and tablet.
• Highlight text on an Apple iPhone and iPad.
• Highlight text on a Chromebook.
• Highlight text on a Kindle.

How to highlight text on a desktop or laptop computer

Below are all the different methods of highlighting text, icons, and other objects on your computer using a desktop mouse, touchpad, and keyboard.

Tip

The methods below work in most operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.