import { HighlightOptions } from "./Highlighter";
/**
 * Creates a highlighter instance and provides methods for highlighting text in elements.
 * @param options The highlight options to configure the highlighter.
 * @returns An object with methods to control the highlighter.
 */
export declare function createHighlighter(options: HighlightOptions): {
    /**
     * Highlights the provided element or selector.
     * @param element The element or selector to highlight.
     */
    highlight: (element: HTMLElement | string) => void;
    /**
     * Updates the options used by the highlighter.
     * @param newOptions The new options to update.
     */
    updateOptions: (newOptions: Partial<HighlightOptions>) => void;
    /**
     * Destroys the highlighter instance and stops observing changes.
     */
    destroy: () => void;
};
export type { HighlightOptions };