LinkedIn Pinpoint Answer for November 24, 2025
LINKEDIN PINPOINT CLUES
November 24, 2025
Highlight
Underline
Bold
Italic
Strikethrough
Clue Meanings Explained
Highlight
This refers to the act of applying a bright colorâusually yellow or neon greenâover a selection of text to make it pop out from the rest of the page, much like using a physical marker on paper.
Underline
This is the process of drawing a thin horizontal line directly beneath a word or a sentence, often used to show emphasis or, in the digital age, to signify a clickable hyperlink.
Bold
This formatting choice makes the characters thicker and darker than the surrounding text, giving them more "weight" and immediately drawing the reader's eye to specific keywords.
Italic
This involves slanting the letters slightly to the right. Itâs a subtle way to show emphasis, denote titles of books or movies, or indicate that a word is from a different language.
Strikethrough
This is a typographical presentation where a horizontal line is drawn right through the center of the text, typically used to show that something is deleted, finished, or no longer relevant.
Hello there! As an analyst who spends way too much time dissecting the logic behind the LinkedIn Pinpoint puzzles, Iâm excited to dive into todayâs set. This one was a classic "category" puzzle that starts broad and narrows down into a very specific functional area of our daily digital lives. If youâve ever written an email or a school paper, these terms are likely second nature to you, but seeing them one by one in a puzzle requires a bit of mental shifting.
The Solve: A Tale of Wrong Turns
When the first clue, Highlight, popped up, my brain went in a few different directions. I thought about makeup firstâyou know, highlighter for your cheekbones. Then I thought about "Key Moments" in a sports game. It was a bit too vague to make a solid guess, but I kept "text editing" in the back of my mind just in case.
Then came Underline. Okay, now weâre getting somewhere. Makeup was definitely out. My first real guess was "Ways to emphasize words." It felt right because both highlighting and underlining are things you do to make a point stand out. I submitted "Emphasis," but the game told me I wasn't quite there yet.
The third clue, Bold, really narrowed the field. At this point, I realized we weren't just talking about general emphasis; we were talking about specific digital tools. I started thinking about "Font styles," but "Bold" isn't exactly a fontâit's a modification of a font. I held off on guessing until I saw the next one.
When Italic appeared as the fourth clue, the pattern became crystal clear. These are the classic buttons you see in the top toolbar of every writing app. Whether you're in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or even drafting a LinkedIn post, these are your primary tools.
Finally, Strikethrough was the clincher. While the first four are common for emphasis, strikethrough is specifically a formatting option used for editing or checking off lists. It confirmed that the answer had to be the collective name for these actions. Putting it all together, it was obvious we were looking at the various ways to format text within a word processor.
Lessons Learned From Today's Pinpoint Solution
One big takeaway is to look for the "environment" of the clues. When you see words like Bold and Italic, don't just think about what they *do*, think about *where they live*. They live in a toolbar. Identifying the setting helps you find the category.
Another lesson is to avoid being too specific too early. If I had guessed "Microsoft Word features," I might have been wrong because these apply to almost any text editor. Itâs better to think about the general functionâformattingârather than a specific brand.
Lastly, pay attention to the "odd one out." Strikethrough is different from the others because itâs not usually for "beauty" or "emphasis"; itâs for "correction." When you find a clue that serves a different purpose but fits the same toolset, you know youâve found the right category.
Expert Q&A
Why is "Highlight" often considered different from "Bold" or "Italic"?
In many word processors, Bold and Italic are considered "Font Styles" because they change the shape of the letters, whereas Highlighting is considered a "Text Effect" or "Background Color" because it adds a layer behind the text.
Can these formatting styles be used together in a single sentence?
Absolutely. In most word processors, you can have a word that is bold, italicized, underlined, and highlighted all at once, though it might look a bit messy to the reader!
Is there a reason "Strikethrough" is used in professional editing?
Yes, it allows a writer to see what was originally there before it was suggested for removal. Itâs a vital part of the "Track Changes" process in professional document collaboration.
Do these formatting rules apply to coding or just writing?
They apply to both, but in different ways. In coding (like HTML), you use specific tags like <b> for bold or <i> for italic to tell the browser how to display the text to the user.
What is the most common use for "Underline" in modern digital text?
While it still used for emphasis, its most common role today is to indicate a hyperlink. Because of this, many designers suggest avoiding underlining regular text so readers don't get frustrated when they try to click it and nothing happens.