OneNote Highlight Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web

Highlights the selected text. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of OneNote, plus other ways to do it.

Quick Answer

Windows: Ctrl+Alt+H
Mac: Cmd+Ctrl+H
Web: Ctrl+Alt+H

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Windows

Ctrl+Alt+H

Highlights the selected text.

How to highlight in OneNote with the keyboard

Open OneNote and go to where you want to highlight.
Press Ctrl + Alt + H on Windows or Cmd + Ctrl + H on Mac.

OneNote Highlight Shortcut for Windows

Press Ctrl + Alt + H.

OneNote Highlight Shortcut for Mac

Press Cmd + Ctrl + H.

OneNote Highlight Shortcut for OneNote Web

Press Ctrl + Alt + H.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the OneNote highlight shortcut?

On Windows, press Ctrl + Alt + H. On a Mac, press Cmd + Ctrl + H.

Is there a Mac shortcut to highlight in OneNote?

Yes: Cmd + Ctrl + H.

Does it work in OneNote for the web?

Yes: Ctrl + Alt + H.

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