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title: "How to fix the text highlighting issue with Google Chrome"
description: "Step-by-step instructions on how to fix the text highlighting issue in Filestage associated with the latest version of Google Chrome."
url: https://help.filestage.io/en/articles/6619556-how-to-fix-the-text-highlighting-issue-with-google-chrome
collection: "Setup, Compatibility and Troubleshooting"
updated: 2026-10-02
language: en
alternates: [de, fr, es]
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# How to fix the text highlighting issue with Google Chrome

Step-by-step instructions on how to fix the text highlighting issue in Filestage associated with the latest version of Google Chrome.

_Due to a_ **_technical bug_** 🐛 _with the latest version of Google Chrome, there are times when the text will disappear as you highlight it._ **_Lucky enough, there is a quick fix for this!_**

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/668fad7b14cdc36cb3fd211c/20240814123525_6983.png)

⚠For more information on the status of Google Chrome’s technical bug, please visit: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=1356725

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## How to turn off hardware acceleration in Google Chrome

1.  **Open Settings:** Click on the three dots in the top right-hand corner of your browser and select **Settings**.
    
    -   You can also type **chrome://settings/** into your search bar.
        
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/668fad7b14cdc36cb3fd211c/20240814123525_0029.png)
    
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    2.  **Access System Settings**: On the sidebar, select **System.**
        
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/668fad7b14cdc36cb3fd211c/20240814123525_8906.png)
    
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2.  **Toggle off Hardware Acceleration:** Make sure that the option **Use hardware acceleration when available** is turned off. If it is grey and to the left, it is off. If it is blue, it is turned on.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/668fad7b14cdc36cb3fd211c/20240814123525_1933.png)

⚠ **_Please note:_** _This will restart your browser._

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💡 **What's next?** If these steps did not help resolve the issue, see how to contact our customer support to help diagnose: [How can I reach out to the customer support?](https://help.filestage.io/en/articles/1459640-reach-out-to-our-customer-support-if-you-have-any-questions.md)

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_If you have any questions or comments, feel free to start a chat or email us at_ [_support@filestage.io._](mailto:support@filestage.io) _We’re always happy to help._