Highlighting and note-taking in your OpenStax textbook
Highlighting and note-taking in your OpenStax textbook is available in the Online View of your textbook. The highlighting feature allows you to highlight text in multiple colors, add notes to the textbook as you read, and make your own study guide.
Features at a glance
◯ Not available
⬤ Available
| Feature | Mobile and Tablet | Desktop and Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Highlight text with multiple colors | ◯ | ⬤ |
| Create or delete highlights | ◯ | ⬤ |
| View previously created highlights and notes while reading | ⬤ | ⬤ |
| View summary of previously created highlights and notes | ⬤ | ⬤ |
| Make a study guide | ⬤ | ⬤ |
| Filter highlights/notes by chapter & color | ⬤ | ⬤ |
| Make a printable study guide | ⬤ | ⬤ |
| Available for books on openstax.org | ⬤ | ⬤ |
| Add/edit/delete notes | ◯ | ⬤ |
If you do not already have an account, you can create an OpenStax account on the OpenStax.org sign-up page.
If you already have an account, you can log in to your OpenStax account.
For step-by-step instructions on creating highlights and adding notes on a desktop or laptop, please see our help article: Creating highlights and adding notes on desktop and laptop
For instructions on using the highlighting and note-taking feature on a mobile device or tablet, please read Using the highlighting and note-taking feature on mobile or tablet help article.