HTML Mark Text Generator
Generate a <mark> element to highlight text for relevance or reference — like a search result match — and copy the HTML with live preview.
Last updated: May 21, 2026
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The HTML `<mark>` element highlights text that is relevant or noteworthy in a particular context. Browsers render it with a yellow background by default (overridable with CSS). The key semantic distinction is that `<mark>` indicates relevance in the current context — not general importance like `<strong>`.
The most common use case is highlighting search query matches in search result snippets. Another use is annotation systems that highlight passages a user has marked for review. The `<mark>` element was introduced in HTML5 specifically for this "highlighted for reference" semantic.
How to Use HTML Mark Text Generator
Enter the text to highlight
Optionally add id, class, or title attributes
Copy the generated HTML
Common Use Cases
- Search result pages highlighting the query terms in result snippets.
- Annotation tools marking passages a user has flagged for review.
- Tutorial pages highlighting the specific code or term being explained.
Example Input and Output
Marking a search term match in a result snippet.
Text: highlighted text<mark>highlighted text</mark>Privacy
All HTML generation runs in your browser. No data is sent to any server.