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# How to Highlight Two Areas of the Screen in Camtasia
- URL: https://cotovan.com/post/how-to-highlight-two-areas-of-the-screen-in-camtasia/
- Published: 2021-09-09T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-18T12:30:54.000Z
- Author: Cristi Cotovan
- Tags: camtasia

When creating on-screen tutorials in [Camtasia](https://cotovan.com/camtasia), you often need to draw attention to two different parts of the screen at the same time. This technique uses spotlights and annotations to highlight multiple areas simultaneously.

## How to Highlight Two Areas at Once

1. Add your screen recording to the timeline
2. Go to **Annotations** and add a **Spotlight** shape over the first area you want to highlight
3. Add a second Spotlight annotation over the second area
4. Adjust the **size and position** of each spotlight to frame the relevant content
5. Use **animations** to control when each spotlight appears and transitions

![Highlighting two areas of an Excel spreadsheet simultaneously in a Camtasia tutorial](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2026/02/frame_750.jpg)

Highlighting two areas of an Excel spreadsheet simultaneously in a Camtasia tutorial

## Tips for Multi-Area Highlights

- **Use consistent styling** — keep both spotlights the same shape and opacity for a professional look
- **Add animations** — use Zoom-n-Pan or Smart Focus to transition between highlighted areas
- **Layer your annotations** — place spotlights on separate tracks for independent timing control
- **Consider arrows or lines** — connect the two areas visually to show their relationship

This technique is especially useful for tutorials showing cause-and-effect relationships, like clicking a button and seeing a result in another part of the screen.

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