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What?

Closes #64539

Rename the "Highlight" toolbar button to "Text color" and update its icon to the standard A icon with a color bar, matching Canva and Google Docs conventions.

Why?

"Highlight" is misleading, users can't find text color controls.

How?

  • Rename label: Highlight → Text color
  • Update icon to A with a color indicator bar
  • Optionally split into separate Text color and Highlight color items

Testing Instructions

  1. Add some text.
  2. Select the text and open the toolbar.
  3. Click More, then add a text color and a background color.
  4. Apply the changes and check the frontend.

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@github-actions github-actions Bot added the [Package] Format library /packages/format-library label Jun 12, 2026
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im3dabasia marked this pull request as ready for review June 12, 2026 08:18
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im3dabasia requested a review from ellatrix as a code owner June 12, 2026 08:18
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Improve text color discoverability by using the industry name "Text color" and the "A" icon

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