How Students and Professionals Use Web Highlights To Boost Productivity

We have talked to twelve users to understand how Web Highlights can help them in their daily workflow and to make them more productive.

Web Highlights is an essential tool for over 150,000 students and professionals. But many people don't even realize they can highlight text on any website or PDF in their browser—or how much it could improve their productivity.

We have talked to ten students and two professionals in different industries. Their insights might help you see why it could be a game-changer for you too. Below you can find all interviews grouped by profession. Choose the one that best describes you to find out how Web Highlights can help you.

If you don't see your profession in the list, you can still just scroll to all interviews below:

All interviews

  • Juliene Ebreo, Law Student from the Philippines

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    The advanced highlighting feature is incredibly helpful

    - Juliene Ebreo

    Law Student from Philippines

    Juliene, how long have you been studying and which areas are you focusing on?

    I'm currently on my first year second semester Juris Doctor program and I'm expecting it to finish in 4-5 years hopefully. I still have a long way to go, and I will be using Web Highlights during the whole program [...]. Juris Doctor is the entry level program for those who want to be lawyers. So we will be studying all kinds of laws in

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  • Roman, Designer from the Ukraine

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    Web Highlights makes capturing and organizing research effortless, transforming how I approach creative projects

    - Roman

    Designer from Ukraine

    Roman, what is your job, and what areas do you focus on?

    I work in the decorative arts, interior design, and furniture design.

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  • Gladys Bello, Medical Student from the United States

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    By having all my highlights in one place, I can reinforce my learning without wasting time searching through different sources.

    - Gladys Bello

    Medical Student from United States

    Gladys, how long you've been studying and which areas of medicine you're focusing on?

    I'm a third-year medical student at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, with a strong interest in dermatology particularly in addressing skin health disparities among underrepresented communities. I'm part of the UCLA PRIME-LA program, a dual-degree track that combines medicine with a focus on health equity. Alongside my medical

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  • Elie Khairallah, Solution Architect from France

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    Web Highlights provides me with a synchronized, one-click "save-for-later" workflow that significantly improves my productivity

    - Elie Khairallah

    Solution Architect from France

    What is your job and in which areas are you focusing on?

    I am currently employed as a solution architect, responsible for digital claim filing assets at a global insurance company. However, my experience with Web Highlights began nearly two years ago during my end-of-master's internship. In France, completing an internship is mandatory upon finishing an MSc degree, regardless of prior professio

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  • Kumar Arjun, Law Student from India

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    It's a powerful tool that saves me hours of manual work

    - Kumar Arjun

    Law Student from India

    Kumar, how long you've been studying and which areas are you focusing on?

    I'm currently in my second year of the LL.B. program at the University of Delhi, focusing on criminal law and intellectual property rights. The breadth of material we cover can be daunting, and I often find myself juggling multiple cases and statutes.

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  • Sanjoy Saha, Engineering Student from the United States

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    Web Highlights actually helped me to highlight necessary pieces I want from the published articles and make informed and organized introductions.

    - Sanjoy Saha

    Engineering Student from United States

    What are you studying and which areas are you focusing on in your studies?

    I am a fifth-year PhD candidate specializing in biomaterials, stem cells, and lymphatics. My research focuses on harnessing novel biomaterials and iPSC-based differentiation techniques to develop lymphangiogenesis models for drug screening, disease modeling, and therapeutic applications.

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  • Dileep Singh, Engineering Student from India

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    Now, I can highlight any content from research papers, blogs, books, or websites and categorize them using tags.

    - Dileep Singh

    Engineering Student from India

    What are you studying and which areas are you focusing on in your studies?

    I have been studying for about 4.5 years. My coursework covers various branches of chemistry, including organic, inorganic, physical, materials, and analytical chemistry. At present, my research focuses on environmental and analytical chemistry as part of my thesis project.

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  • Bagus Parama Artha, Economics Student from Indonesia

    I've tried so many web-based PDF highlighters, but none have worked as well as yours.

    - Bagus Parama Artha

    Economics Student from Indonesia

    What are you studying and which areas are you focusing on in your studies?

    I recently graduated last month with a bachelor's degree in International Relations, focusing on European security issues. I've been passionate about international security since high school, and my studies have only deepened that interest.

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  • Sidharth Falodia, Computer Science Student from India

    It helps me keep track of important concepts while studying programming and entrance exam topics online.

    - Sidharth Falodia

    Computer Science Student from India

    What are you studying and which areas are you focusing on in your studies?

    I have been preparing for the BCA entrance for some time now. Since I come from a commerce background, I'm focusing on bridging the gap in technical subjects like mathematics, logical reasoning, and programming fundamentals. Additionally, I am also learning C/C++, Java, and Python to strengthen my programming knowledge and enhance my skil

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  • Lucas Maranhão, Law Student from Brazil

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    It helps me highlight important parts of cases and quickly access them when I need to refresh my memory for class

    - Lucas Maranhão

    Law Student from Brazil

    Lucas, how long you've been studying and which areas are you focusing on?

    I've been studying law for about three years now, focusing primarily on constitutional law and civil rights. The complexity of these subjects requires a lot of reading and understanding of various cases, which can be overwhelming at times.

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  • Kevin Andani, Engineering Student from India

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    This tool isn't just about highlights—it's about lighting up futures for learners like me

    - Kevin Andani

    Engineering Student from India

    What are you studying and which areas are you focusing on in your studies?

    I'm in my fourth year of a Bachelor's in Electronics and Communication Engineering, specializing in: Internet of Things (IoT): Designing smart home automation, wearable health monitors, and industrial sensor networks. Embedded Systems: Building microcontroller-driven solutions like robotics controls, automotive ECUs, and medical device

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  • Ashu Kumar, Computer Science Student from the United States

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    Instead of losing important insights in bookmarks or scattered notes, I highlight key concepts and add notes directly on the pages I'm learning from

    - Ashu Kumar

    Computer Science Student from United States

    What are you studying and which areas are you focusing on in your studies?

    I've been exploring the field of Computer Science for a while now, with a strong focus on understanding different technologies and how they come together. My main interests lie in system scalability, API design, and writing efficient, high-quality code. I'm constantly learning how to build and optimize systems that can handle real-world c

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