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How to Use the Black Out Text Document Feature in pdfFiller
The Black Out Text Document feature in pdfFiller allows you to easily redact sensitive information from your documents. Follow these steps to use this feature:
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Access the pdfFiller website or open the pdfFiller app on your device.
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Sign in to your pdfFiller account. If you don't have an account, you can create one for free.
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Upload the document you want to black out text from. You can either drag and drop the file into the pdfFiller interface or use the 'Upload' button to select the file from your device.
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Once the document is uploaded, click on the 'Black Out Text' option in the toolbar. This will activate the black out text feature.
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Select the text you want to black out by clicking and dragging your cursor over it. You can also use the 'Select All' option to black out all the text in the document.
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After selecting the text, click on the 'Black Out' button in the toolbar. This will replace the selected text with black rectangles, effectively redacting the information.
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If you need to make any adjustments, such as resizing or repositioning the black rectangles, you can do so by clicking on them and using the handles to modify their size and position.
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Once you are satisfied with the blacked out text, click on the 'Save' button to save the changes to the document.
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You can now download the blacked out document or share it with others by using the 'Download' or 'Share' options respectively.
By following these simple steps, you can easily black out sensitive information from your documents using the Black Out Text Document feature in pdfFiller. Protect your privacy and ensure the confidentiality of your information with this powerful tool.
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How do I black out text in a PDF?
Open the PDF that contains the text you want to black out. Go to the Tools menu and select the Redact tool to open the Secondary Tool Bar immediately above the PDF. It includes the Redaction Tools. Choose Mark for Redaction and select OK when prompted by the pop-up window.
How do I redact in PDF?
Open your PDF document. Switch to Edit Mode. Drag cursor over the text you want to redact to select it. Right-click over selected text and choose Edit and then Redact from the right-click menu.
How do I remove redaction marks from a PDF?
Click on an area marked for redaction, and press Delete. Right-click an area marked for redaction, and select Delete from the menu.
How do I black out text in a PDF for free?
To black out text in a PDF online, upload your PDF document using pdfFiller's uploader. Choose the 'Blackout' button in the 'Tools' tab. You can drag the cursor to black out any text or image in your document. After blacking out the content, you can also click the 'Text' button in the 'Edit' tab and add text in your PDF.
How do I convert a PDF to a fillable form for free?
Step 1: Load the PDF File. Open your pre-existing PDF form in PDF element, or you can choose to open an existing form template. Step 2: Recognize Form Fields Automatically. Step 3: Fill and Save the Form.
How do you black out text in a paper?
Use the paper document method to redact a scanned file. Print out the paper document. Cut out the text that needs to be redacted. Use opaque tape or paper to cover the redacted sections. Scan the document and save it as a PDF.
How do you redact a document?
To redact a line or item in the document, double-click on a word or image. Press CTRL as you drag to select a line, a block of text, an image, or an area of the document. Click OK to remove the selected items. Keep in mind the items are not permanently removed from the document until you save the document.
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