How to Highlight a Row in Google Docs (Easiest Way in 2025)

In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to highlight a row in Google Docs. Simply follow the steps below.

Highlight Rows on Google Docs

Follow the steps below to highlight specific rows in Google Docs.

1. Select the Row You Want to Highlight

To start highlighting, select the text you want. This can be a specific word or words in the row, or the entire row. To select the whole row, move your mouse to the left white space next to the row and click three times.

2. Click the Highlighting Tool and Choose a Color

With the text or row selected, click on the “Highlight color” tool. Choose a color from the options in the box. This will instantly apply to the selected text.

If you want more stylish color options, visit “Color Hunt.” Click on any of the trending colors and copy the hex code by clicking on it.

Return to the “Highlight color” tool and click on “Add a custom color.” Paste the hex code into the box, replacing the existing code. Finally, click “OK” to apply the new color to the selected text.

We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to highlight a row on Google Docs. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on how to put arrows over letters in Google Docs and how to move rows in Google Docs.