Highlight Text Online - Wired-Marker

Enhancing Online Research with Wired-Marker

Individuals who frequently utilize the internet, whether for professional tasks or academic study, often accumulate numerous bookmarks. Despite diligent saving, it’s common to forget the specific reason a page was initially bookmarked. This can be particularly frustrating when the page content has been altered since the original save.

Wired-Marker addresses these challenges by enabling permanent text highlighting directly on webpages. It also preserves a cached version of the page, ensuring that crucial information isn’t lost due to content changes.

Installation Process

Begin by installing the addon. Locate the latest version and click “Accept and Install.”

Following acceptance, select “Install Now” to complete the installation.

After installation, a Firefox restart is required. Upon restarting, you will be directed to the addons menu, confirming the successful installation of the new addon.

You will then be presented with an overview of the addon’s features, indicating that you are ready to begin using Wired-Marker.

Highlighting Text

To highlight specific text, simply right-click within the desired section. From the context menu, choose “Wired-Marker,” then “Marker,” and finally select your preferred highlight color.

The selected text will then be permanently highlighted in the chosen color.

Permanent Highlighting and Retrieval

A key feature of this program is the permanence of the highlighting. Unlike temporary highlights, these markings persist even after clearing your browsing history.

To verify this, highlight some text and then clear your browser history. The highlight will remain intact until manually removed through the addon.

To remove a highlight, right-click on the highlighted text, select “Wired-Marker” again, and choose “Clear this marker.”

Locating Highlighted Content

Instead of bookmarking entire pages, Wired-Marker allows you to focus on the specific information you’ve highlighted. To access your highlighted content, press Alt + X. This will open a menu on the right side of your screen.

Select the color you used for highlighting. Standardizing your color choices can simplify the process of locating specific information.

Right-click on the text within the menu and select “Open in a new tab.” This will directly take you back to the webpage and the highlighted section.

With these features, you can significantly improve your browsing productivity. It also provides a useful tool for tracking changes in online discussions, such as identifying edits or deletions in forum posts.

Download Wired-Marker from Mozilla Add-ons.