# Spotlight

Highlight an area by dimming everything else.

**Shortcut:** S

## How to use

1. Select the Spotlight tool (press S)
2. Click and drag to draw the spotlight area
3. Everything outside the spotlight is dimmed

You can add multiple spotlights to highlight several areas.

## Options

| Option | Values | Description |
|--------|--------|-------------|
| **Shape** | Circle, Rectangle | Spotlight shape |
| **Overlay Color** | Any color | Color of the dimmed area |

### Shape options

- **Circle** — Elliptical spotlight (softer focus)
- **Rectangle** — Rectangular spotlight (precise boundaries)

### Overlay color

The overlay color applies to ALL spotlights in your document. It's a global setting so all your spotlights look consistent.

Common choices:
- **Black** — Classic dimming effect
- **Dark gray** — Softer dimming
- **Custom colors** — For branded or stylized looks

## Tips

- **Focus attention** — Great for "look here" moments
- **Multiple spotlights** — Highlight several areas at once
- **Combine with arrows** — Add an arrow pointing to the spotlight
- **Adjust opacity** — Use a semi-transparent overlay color

## Examples

**Highlighting a button:**
> Draw a spotlight around the button, everything else fades

**Tutorial focus:**
> Show only the relevant part of a complex interface

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*See also: [Redact Tool](/docs/hypershot/tools/redact ) | [Rectangle Tool](/docs/hypershot/tools/rectangle )*

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From https://hypernuclear.com/docs/hypershot/tools/spotlight/