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PDF highlight

Introduction​

In this article we'll introduce Noteey's PDF highlight feature. As one of the most common document formats, PDF is particularly important in research and academic fields. Noteey has developed a powerful yet easy-to-use PDF reading and annotation function. Let's see how to better study and research with it.

Basic PDF Highlight Operations​

Importing a PDF​

To start, import a PDF into Noteey. Once successfully imported, whether in the library or on the canvas, you can begin adding highlights when opening the document.

Types of Highlights​

We support two types of highlights:

  1. Text Highlight: Select important text content to create a highlight, quickly marking key information.
  2. Area Highlight: Use selection boxing to highlight specific areas in the PDF. This feature is particularly useful for marking charts, images, or multiple paragraphs that need attention together.

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Browsing and Managing Highlights​

  • Open the highlights list in the left sidebar to easily browse all highlights in the PDF.
  • Click any highlight to immediately jump to its position in the document for quick navigation.
  • Each highlight supports adding notes, where you can record thoughts, questions, or related information.
  • Flexible color management allows setting different colors for highlights, modifying existing highlight colors, and filtering or sorting highlights by color.

Managing Highlights in the Library​

Each PDF highlight in the library is an independent entity with the following features:

  • View the highlighted content and notes.
  • Click the Locate button to quickly open the source PDF and jump to the highlight's reference position.

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Batch Management Features​

  • Multi-select Highlights: Hold and drag to select multiple highlights and add tags for classification, making filtering and searching more efficient.
  • Project Management: Select multiple highlights and add them to a project for better organization.

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Using Highlights on the Canvas​

Using highlights on the canvas is also very convenient. You can:

  • Open the PDF in the right-side panel, then drag and drop highlights onto the canvas.
  • The highlight object on the canvas displays the PDF title, highlight color, and highlight note.
  • Double-click the highlight object or click the Locate icon to open the source PDF in the right-side panel and automatically locate the corresponding position.

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Alternative Methods​

If you don’t want to drag, you can also:

  • Copy the highlight's deep link and paste it onto the canvas.
  • Choose Embed Mode, where the highlight will display completely. The canvas provides a nonlinear way to organize PDF highlights, making it easier to break down complex documents and extract meaningful insights.

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Using Highlights in Cards and Journals​

Using PDF highlights in cards and journals is just as easy. After opening the PDF in the right sidebar, you can drag highlights into a card, with a dropdown menu offering two display modes:

  • Mention Mode: Displays as a link.
  • Embed Mode: Displays complete highlight information.

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Conclusion​

By combining these features, you can fully utilize Noteey's PDF highlighting capabilities to enhance learning and research efficiency.