Visually distinct selected text or image Usually it is highlighted in either blue or black
refers to a line of text which when selected will be used for your next action request Highlighted text appears in a different colour or image intensity level
Selected item Highlighted items might change colour or be reversed or be surrounded by a selection cursor
Indicates that an object or text is selected and will be affected by your next action Highlighted text appears in reverse video on monochrome monitors and in a chosen color on color monitors Highlighted objects may change color or be surrounded by some sort of selection cursor