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## Add notes to your eBook

  

You can add notes to your eBook while you read. This can be useful if you want to add self-notes for your own reference.

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Your notes will automatically be saved onto your eReader. After you save your note, you can view your notes across all your Kobo devices and apps using the same account. 

  
**Using notes on third-party eBooks (eBooks not purchased on Kobo.com)**

-   Your notes will be saved onto your eReader only.
-   Your notes will be removed if you delete the eBook on your eReader.  
    

To add notes to your eBook:

1.  While reading, press and hold a word for a few seconds, until the word is highlighted in black.
2.  Lift your finger from the page. You'll see a![Circle icon](https://help.kobo.com/hc/article_attachments/25990973984023) circle at each end of the word.
3.  Drag the first circle to the start of the text you want to select, and the second circle to the end.  
    **Note**: If you have a [Kobo Libra Colour](https://help.kobo.com/hc/en-us/articles/17971574287895) or [Kobo Clara Colour](https://help.kobo.com/hc/en-us/articles/18001606982679), you can select a highlight colour of your note. To do this, tap on any of the coloured circles in the menu.  
    ![Kobo eReader reading experience with the highlight colour options highlighted.](https://help.kobo.com/hc/article_attachments/25990973985559)  
    
4.  Tap **Add Note**.
5.  Use the keyboard to enter your notes and tap **Save**.

After you’ve added your note, you can view or remove the note. Follow the steps in these articles to learn how:

-   [View a note you made on your Kobo eReader](https://help.kobo.com/hc/en-us/articles/360017640073)
-   [Remove a note on your Kobo eReader](https://help.kobo.com/hc/en-us/articles/360017481314)

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