How to Black Out Information on a PDF Using Adobe Acrobat
How to Black Out Information on a PDF Using Adobe Acrobat: step-by-step guide
Examine the PDF page and then highlight the text you want to black out.
Following that, click the 'Redact Text' icon.
Go to the top-right corner afterwards, then click 'Apply'.
Tap 'Continue' to confirm your request.
After completing these steps, the selected text on your PDF file will be blacked out.
Quick answer: To black out information on a PDF using Adobe Acrobat, first examine the page and highlight the text you want to black out. Next, click the Redact Text icon, go to the top-right corner to click Apply, and tap Continue to confirm your request.
About this Adobe tutorial
Permanently black out sensitive information in your PDF documents using Adobe Acrobat with this quick, step-by-step redaction guide. This guide shows how to black Out Information on a PDF Using Adobe Acrobat in 5 steps, starting with "Examine the PDF page and then highlight the text you want to black out" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected text on your PDF file will be blacked out". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Adobe interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to black Out Information on a PDF Using Adobe Acrobat?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Adobe data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Adobe and Acrobat. Related guides: How to Change the Default Settings in Adobe Acrobat, How to Change the Font Size of Text in Adobe Acrobat and How to Change the Highlight Color in Adobe Acrobat. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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