How to White Out Text in Adobe Acrobat

April 15, 2026·1 min read

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Here's how to white out text in Adobe

Click on 'All Tools' in the top menu bar to access additional features.
Choose 'Redact a PDF' from the available tool options.
Locate the text you want to redact on your PDF page.
Click and drag to highlight the specific text you wish to white out.
Press the 'Apply' button to initiate the redaction process.
Select 'Continue' to permanently apply the redaction and white out the text.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is whiting out text in Adobe Acrobat permanent?

Yes, once you apply redaction in Adobe Acrobat, the text is permanently removed from the document. The redacted information cannot be recovered, copied, or accessed by anyone who views the PDF file.

Can I change the color of redacted areas instead of using white?

Yes, Adobe Acrobat allows you to customize the redaction color. You can choose black, white, or other colors for your redacted areas through the redaction tool settings before applying the changes.

What's the difference between highlighting and redacting text in Adobe?

Highlighting simply adds a colored overlay that can be removed, while redacting permanently removes the text from the document. Redaction is used for security and privacy, whereas highlighting is for annotation and emphasis purposes.

How to White Out Text in Adobe Acrobat

Here's how to white out text in Adobe

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