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Highlighter : What is it?

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Highlighters have bright, translucent ink designed to write on paper without covering up the text underneath. They are used to mark parts of a page for reference or to draw attention to important details. They usually have broad felt tips approximately the size of a line of text. They come in neon or fluorescent colors to make them more visible against a white page.

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Types Of Highlighters

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Kinds of Highlighters include the following:

Capped highlighters
  • Capped highlighters have fitted caps that protect the tip when not in use.
  • They are the cheapest type available.


Retractable highlighters

  • Retractable highlighters have click buttons that push the tip out and pull it in when not in use.
  • They are easier to use than capped highlighters, but they tend to dry out faster.


Multi-tip highlighters

  • Multi-tip highlighters have two or more tips of different colors. Those with three tips in triangular casings are called “trilighters.”
  • The tips can be switched with a slide mechanism at the side of the pen.


Dry highlighters

  • Dry highlighters apply a strip of translucent colored tape over the text instead of ink.
  • The tape can easily be removed or rubbed away without damaging the paper.

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Choosing Highlighters (Buying Tips)

Drying time: Choose a quick-drying highlighter to prevent it from smearing over the page. Make sure the ink is neither too thick nor too fluid. Thick ink takes longer to be absorbed, while thin ink easily spreads or blots.

Ink quality:
Choose a highlighter with high-contrast ink to make it more visible against the paper. For colored paper, look for more intense colors or use a dry highlighter.

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