You Asked: How Do I Remove the Highlight Box in Windows 10?
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How do I remove highlighting in Windows 10?

Remove highlighting from part or all of a document

  1. Select the text that you want to remove highlighting from, or press Ctrl+A to select all of the text.
  2. Go to Home and select the arrow next to Text Highlight Color.
  3. Select No Color.

How do I remove the highlight icon from my desktop?

Desktop Settings

Right-click on a blank corner of the desktop, and click Properties in the menu. Click on the Desktop tab and the Customize Desktop button on that tab. Click on the Web tab. If you see any Web pages listed in the menu, deselect or delete them, and deselect Lock Desktop Items.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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