# How to White Out Text in Adobe Acrobat

> To white out text in Adobe Acrobat, navigate to the top menu bar, click All Tools, and select Redact a PDF. Next, highlight the target text on the PDF page, tap Apply, and click Continue to confirm the request.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-white-out-text-in-adobe-acrobat/
Apps: Adobe, Acrobat
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a52baab56e05a00000013/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Navigate to the top menu bar, then click 'All Tools'.
2. Select 'Redact a PDF' from the list of options.
3. After that, go to the PDF page and then highlight the text you want to white out.
4. Once done, tap 'Apply'.
5. Click 'Continue' to confirm your request.
6. After completing these steps, the selected text will be whited out.