highlight

highlight definition - computer

To select an icon or group of icons or some part of a text document or image in order to perform an operation on it, such as moving it, deleting it or copying it. Highlighting is typically done by pointing to the object with the mouse and clicking the left mouse button. See Win Highlighting icons.



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