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Frequently Asked Questions
This may happen due to website restrictions or your browser's limitations. Try using a web clipping tool or adjusting browser settings for text highlighting.
Enable high contrast mode in your operating system or browser settings. This changes text and background colors for better visibility.
Ensure that the website allows text selection. Some sites disable highlighting to prevent copying. Check your browser's JavaScript settings.
Web clippers and browser extensions like Evernote and OneNote can capture and highlight text online for research and reading.
Modify system display settings or use browser developer tools to adjust the highlight color. This may vary by OS and browser.
Using CSS, you can add a border around highlighted text. Use 'border' property in your CSS stylesheet to customize as needed.
Use the 'style' attribute within HTML elements. Apply 'color' CSS property to change text color, like <span style='color:red;'>.
Obsidian doesn't inherently support web clipping, but plugins or extensions can integrate for enhanced highlighting within notes.
Switch to dark mode via browser settings or use extensions that force dark themes, enhancing readability at night or low light.
JavaScript allows dynamic styling by changing element styles in real-time. Use 'element.style.property' to make changes programmatically.
Yes, many editors and browsers support shortcuts like Shift+Arrow Keys to highlight text. This varies by application and settings.
Use browser developer tools to temporarily change site CSS. Edit styles directly in the 'Elements' tab to see immediate effects.
Highlighting itself uses minimal resources, but extensive CSS modifications or scripts might increase browser memory use.
Most browsers handle extensive highlight without issues. However, performance drops may occur with very large text selections.
Extensions can access data if permitted, impacting privacy. Consider permission scopes when installing extensions.