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A yellow highlighter is a classic writing instrument to keep around your home or office, or in your backpack or classroom. Yellow highlighters are the most common color of highlighters, which is fitting since they were the first style available. Learn more about yellow highlighters and what to look for below.
What Is a Yellow Highlighter?
A yellow highlighter is a fluorescent pen designed to be vivid and translucent so you can create a colored mark over text while still being able to see it. That classic highlighter-yellow color is often the most preferred since it’s easy to see, light enough to not cover text and doesn’t show up when photocopied. Assorted color packs of highlighters are also available for purchase, including orange, green, pink, blue or purple highlighters.
Which Yellow Highlighters Are the Best?
There are many types of yellow highlighters and the best one for you will depend on your personal preference and what you’re using it for. Common types and features of highlighters are described below.
Bullet or Chisel-Tip Yellow Highlighters
There are a variety of pen tips for highlighters, with the most common being bullet and chisel. Chisel tip is by far the most popular type and the most widely available at Staples. A chisel tip has a flat, slanted design that’s used for making wide marks, while the tip’s peak is used for precise, thin lines. The bullet tip type has a broader, more rounded tip.
Stick or Tank Yellow Highlighters
Stick highlighters are thin with a narrow barrel. These are good for highlighting with precision since they’re easiest to control. Tank highlighters are designed with a thick barrel. This affects the feel of holding the highlighter. A thicker barrel is easier to hold, reducing discomfort for the hand.
Retractable Yellow Highlighters
Retractable yellow highlighters are good for those who often carry their highlighter with them in their purse or backpack. The retractable feature reduces the chance of accidentally marking the inside of your bag. A retractable yellow highlighter is also a good option if you misplace caps, since retractable pens don’t need one.
Bulk Packs of Yellow Highlighters
You can choose yellow highlighter bulk packs of up to 36. Buying in bulk saves money and time if you go through a lot of highlighters, in an office, classroom, or if you’re a student.
What Yellow Highlighter Brands Are Most Popular?
There are many popular yellow highlighter brands available, including Sharpie, BIC, Avery, Pilot and Staples. You can find a wide selection of the classic fluorescent yellow highlighter at Staples.
What Are Yellow Highlighters Commonly Used For?
Yellow highlighters are commonly used for tasks like highlighting text in books, highlighting handwritten notes, drawing attention to copy edits, marking important documents, coloring and other arts and crafts, color-coding desk pad calendars, and more.