GroupDocs.Search Highlight in DOCX app allows to highlight text online in a few clicks.

To highlight any word or phrase in your DOCX, you may upload the DOCX and type your query. Our search engine will perform indexing of your DOCX file and then the highlighted results will be showed for you.
You will be able to add more documents to the index and perform fast search and highlight in multiple documents.

This Highlight in DOCX app demonstrates possibilities of our solutions:

Highlight DOCX and other files from anywhere – it works on all platforms including Windows, MacOS, Android and iOS.
All files are processed on our servers so no additional plugins or software installation is required.
All files are processed using GroupDocs.Search API.

DOCX Microsoft Word Open XML Document

Microsoft Word Open XML Document (.docx) files are the default word processing format used by Microsoft Word from Office 2007 onward. This format stores content as a compressed ZIP archive containing XML files for text, styles, images, and metadata. DOCX files are widely used for creating, sharing, and editing professional documents, reports, and letters. Key benefits include smaller file sizes compared to older .doc formats, improved data recovery, and broad compatibility across modern word processors and online platforms.

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How to highlight in DOCX

Click inside the file drop area to upload a DOCX file or drag & drop a DOCX file.
Once upload completes, you will be able to perform search and highlight in your DOCX file.
Enter your search query in the search bar.
Get results by clicking the highlight button.
Add more files with "Add files" button.
Select added files to include them into the index and perform searches

Frequently asked questions

How does the online app Highlight in DOCX work?

The highlighting of words in the text is performed in three stages. First, documents are added to an index. Then the index is searched. And only then the search results are highlighted in the text.
What about privacy, is it safe to use the online app Highlight in DOCX?

Access to your folder with uploaded and indexed files is only available to someone who has a link. All uploaded files are deleted from the servers after 24 hours.
Is an internet connection required to use the online app Highlight in DOCX?

This application is client-server. If you lose your internet connection while using the app, you won't be able to get search results.
Can I search on Linux, Mac OS, Android?

You can search from any device, regardless of the operating system, that has a modern browser and an internet connection.

Other file formats supported by Highlight app

You can also highlight in many other file formats. Please see the complete list below.

EPUB

FB2

CHM

MSG

EML

EMLX

HTM

HTML

MHT

MHTML

XHTML

XML

PDF

PPT

PPTX

PPS

PPSX

ODP

POT

PPTM

POTX

POTM

PPSM

XLS

XLT

XLTX

XLSX

XLSM

XLSB

XLA

XLAM

XLTM

CSV

TSV

ODS

OTS

DOC

DOCM

DOT

DOTX

DOTM

RTF

TXT

ODT

OTT

Highlight in DOCX

Highlight words and phrases in DOCX. Perform search and highlight results in DOCX files online.

DOCX Microsoft Word Open XML Document

How to highlight in DOCX

Frequently asked questions

How does the online app Highlight in DOCX work?

What about privacy, is it safe to use the online app Highlight in DOCX?

Is an internet connection required to use the online app Highlight in DOCX?

Can I search on Linux, Mac OS, Android?

Other file formats supported by Highlight app