highlighter
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- noun
- /ˈhaɪˌlaɪtər/
- Specialized
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- In the code editor, the highlighter changes the color of keywords to make them easier to read.
- use a highlighter
Examples
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The programmer used the highlighter feature to differentiate between variables and functions in the source code.
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With the highlighter activated, the application displayed strings in bright colors for better visibility.
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- Yeah, the highlighter does it.
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Using a different highlighter color for each article, go through the story scenes and highlight the techniques described in the articles.
Academic text (2009) -
For example, an instructor can select different ink colors, use a digital "highlighter" in a range of colors, and select a variety of line widths.
Academic text (2006) -
However, many of the e-book devices contain tools such as highlighters, dictionaries, and note-taking options.
Academic text (2015) -
"How many are there?" I asked uneasily, seeing the kitchen invaded by the green tide, as if someone had scribbled on all the surfaces with a highlighter.
Blog text (2) -
Many e-books come equipped with a wide range of tools and features, including note-taking tools, highlighters, text-to-speech or read-aloud options, built-in dictionaries, search features, and settings for customizing the digital page.
Academic text (2012)
Synonyms
The act of marking text or code with color and background to show important parts
How Distinct
- Specialized
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- US
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word highlighter in computing uses the same idea from highlight ('to make stand out') and -er ('a thing that does'). A computing highlighter adds colors or styles to code so important words and symbols 'stand out' and are easier to read.