How to Highlight Text in Received Email in Outlook
Highlighting text in received emails can be a useful feature for emphasizing important information or for quick reference. Microsoft Outlook, being one of the most popular email clients, offers a straightforward way to highlight text in received emails. In this article, we will guide you through the process of highlighting text in Outlook.
Step 1: Open the Received Email
To begin, open the email you want to highlight text in. This can be done by clicking on the email in your Outlook inbox.
Step 2: Select the Text
Once the email is open, click and drag your mouse to select the text you want to highlight. Alternatively, you can click on the first word you want to highlight, then hold down the Shift key and click on the last word of the desired text range.
Step 3: Highlight the Text
After selecting the text, right-click on the highlighted area. A context menu will appear. From the menu, choose “Highlight” or “Format Text.” This will apply a highlight color to the selected text.
Step 4: Customize the Highlight Color
If you want to change the highlight color, you can do so by clicking on the “Highlight” or “Format Text” option again. This time, a color palette will appear. Choose the color you prefer and click “OK” to apply it to the text.
Step 5: Save or Send the Highlighted Email
Once you have highlighted the text, you can save the email or send it to others. To save the email, click on the “Save” button in the Outlook ribbon. To send the email, click on the “Send” button.
Additional Tips
– If you want to remove the highlight from the text, simply select the highlighted text and right-click. Choose “Highlight” or “Format Text” from the context menu, and then select “No Color” or “None.”
– You can also highlight text in Outlook on your mobile device by tapping and holding the text, then selecting “Highlight” from the menu.
– Remember that the highlight color you choose will only be visible to you and the recipients of the email. It will not affect the appearance of the email on other devices or email clients.
By following these simple steps, you can easily highlight text in received emails in Outlook. This feature can help you stay organized and quickly access important information when reading your emails.
