Why Won'T My Kindle Let Me Highlight In Some Novels?

2025-07-09 21:04:33 174

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Finn
Finn
2025-07-12 20:46:57
This drove me nuts until I figured out the patterns. Highlighting restrictions usually boil down to two things: publisher control or technical issues. Publishers can toggle highlighting on or off, and some choose to disable it entirely—especially for ARCs or pre-release copies. It's like they don't want snippets floating around before the official launch.

Technical-wise, older books or files with wonky formatting (like image-based PDFs) often don’t play nice with Kindle's highlighting. I once had a classic novel where only half the pages allowed highlights because the text was embedded weirdly.

A workaround? Try downloading the sample first to test highlighting. If it works there but not in the full book, it’s definitely a publisher lock. For sideloaded books, reconverting the file or checking for a cleaner version might help. It’s a hassle, but usually fixable unless it’s a hard DRM block.
Thaddeus
Thaddeus
2025-07-13 10:16:52
I've run into this issue a few times with my Kindle, and it's super frustrating. The main reason some novels don't allow highlighting is due to the publisher's settings. They can disable highlighting for certain books, especially if it's a heavily licensed or protected text. Another reason could be the file format—some sideloaded books or PDFs might not support highlighting properly. I noticed this happens a lot with free public domain books or older editions where the formatting isn't optimized for Kindle. It's annoying, but sometimes updating the book or checking if there's a newer version fixes it. If it's a DRM issue, there's not much you can do unless the publisher changes their settings.
Ivan
Ivan
2025-07-13 12:10:40
the highlighting restriction in some novels is something I've dug into. The biggest culprit is Digital Rights Management (DRM). Publishers can lock down features like highlighting to prevent excessive copying or sharing of content. This is common with textbooks or premium novels where the publisher wants tighter control.

Another angle is the book's formatting. If the file isn't properly converted to Kindle's standards (like a poorly scanned PDF), the text might not be 'selectable' for highlights. I've also seen cases where borrowed books from Kindle Unlimited or library loans have temporary restrictions.

Sometimes, it's just a glitch. Restarting your Kindle or reinstalling the book can help. If it's a sideloaded EPUB, converting it to MOBI or AZW3 via Calibre might fix it. Sadly, if it's a DRM choice, you're out of luck unless the publisher changes their mind.
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