Toggling the Highlight Function

Toggling the Highlight Function

How to Toggle the Highlight Function


Overview

The Highlight function in Benchly allows users to toggle the visibility of highlighted citations within their document. By default, Benchly highlights all citations identified during the Find operation, making it easy to locate and review them. This feature can be customized for better visibility and workflow.



How to Use the Highlight Function

  1. Locate the Highlight Button:
    • Open Microsoft Word and go to the Benchly ribbon. The Highlight button is located on the ribbon, as shown below:

  1. Toggle Highlights On or Off:
    • Click the Highlight button to toggle the visibility of highlighted citations:
      • On: All citations identified by the Find operation will be highlighted.
      • Off: All highlights will be removed from the document.
  1. Customize Highlight Color:
    • To change the highlight color:
      1. Open the Settings panel by clicking the gear icon on the Benchly ribbon.
      2. Navigate to Document Options.
      3. Choose a new highlight color from the dropdown menu. The selected color will be saved and applied automatically.

 

Best Practices

  1. Improve Visual Clarity:
    • Use a custom highlight color that contrasts well with your document’s text for better visibility.
  2. Toggle Highlights During Edits:
    • Turn off highlights while editing to avoid distractions and toggle them back on to verify citations.
  3. Retain Highlight Defaults:
    • Keep default highlights active until the document review is complete to ensure all citations are reviewed.

Troubleshooting

  • Highlights Not Showing:
    • Ensure the Highlight button is toggled on.
    • Verify that Benchly has completed the Find operation for the document.
  • Highlight Color Not Changing:
    • Double-check the selected color in the Document Options settings.

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