Highlightr
Highlight text with multiple colors using a beautiful floating toolbar. Go beyond the single default yellow highlight and color-code your notes for different topics or importance levels.
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Overview
Highlight text with multiple colors using a beautiful floating toolbar. Go beyond the single default yellow highlight and color-code your notes for different topics or importance levels.
Standard Installation Instructions (Plugin)
- 1.In Obsidian, open Settings, then Community plugins and turn off Restricted mode.
- 2.Click Browse, then search for the plugin by name.
- 3.Select Highlightr, then click Install.
- 4.Click Enable to activate the plugin, then configure it in its settings tab.
Details
- GitHub stars
- 700+
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