=== BrightApp Word Highlighter ===
Contributors: brightappstudio
Donate link: https://brightappstudio.com
Tags: highlight, gutenberg, editor, keywords, links
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Highlight words in the Gutenberg editor with color-coded libraries, per-post control, a link library, and a frontend toggle for editors.

== Description ==

BrightApp Word Highlighter helps you mark important words and phrases while writing in the block editor. Highlights are visual only in the editor — they do not rewrite your post content.

= Features =

* One word library with two color categories (Yellow, Green)
* One link library for quick reference while editing
* Per-post control — choose which library words are active on each post or page
* Visual-only editor highlights (overlay-based; post content stays untouched)
* Frontend highlight toggle in the WordPress admin bar (logged-in editors only)
* Toggle state persists across page navigations (sessionStorage)
* Simple category tags for organizing library entries

= Free and open source =

This plugin is free software licensed under GPLv2 or later. Learn more about Bright App Studio at [https://brightappstudio.com](https://brightappstudio.com).

A Pro add-on with additional libraries, colors, and CSV import/export may be offered on brightappstudio.com. The WordPress.org version remains fully usable and is not trialware.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `brightapp-word-highlighter` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`, or install the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen.
3. Go to Settings → Word Highlighter to build your word and link libraries (administrators).
4. Edit any post or page — open the Word Highlighter panel in the sidebar and select the words you want active.
5. View the published post while logged in as an editor — use the Highlights button in the admin bar to toggle highlights on or off.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Who can manage the global libraries? =

Site administrators (`manage_options`) can edit word and link libraries under Settings → Word Highlighter. Editors can still enable highlights per post from the sidebar panel.

= Do highlights change my post content? =

No. In the editor, highlights are drawn as overlays and do not modify Gutenberg text. On the frontend, temporary highlight marks are added only for logged-in users who can edit posts, and they are not saved into the post.

= Where can I find support or more products? =

Visit [https://brightappstudio.com](https://brightappstudio.com).

= Will there be a premium version? =

Yes — as a separate Pro add-on on brightappstudio.com with extra libraries, colors, and CSV tools. This free plugin on WordPress.org stays complete under the GPL and is not trialware.

== Screenshots ==

1. Settings — Word Library: add words with a color and category, or create a new category on the spot
2. Settings — Link Library: add reference links with a category
3. Post editor sidebar — Word Highlighter panel with links, word selection, and category filter
4. Frontend view — highlighted words shown to logged-in editors while previewing a post

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial public release for the WordPress.org Plugin Directory
* One word library and one link library
* Two highlight colors (Yellow, Green)
* Per-post word selection and frontend admin-bar toggle
* GPL-licensed free plugin by brightappstudio

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial public release.
