How to White Out Text in Adobe Acrobat
How to White Out Text in Adobe Acrobat: step-by-step guide
Navigate to the top menu bar, then click 'All Tools'.
Select 'Redact a PDF' from the list of options.
After that, go to the PDF page and then highlight the text you want to white out.
Once done, tap 'Apply'.
Click 'Continue' to confirm your request.
After completing these steps, the selected text will be whited out.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Adobe tutorial
Permanently white out sensitive text in Adobe using the Redact tool. Highlight content, apply changes, and confirm to secure your PDF. This guide shows how to white Out Text in Adobe Acrobat in 6 steps, starting with "Navigate to the top menu bar, then click 'All Tools'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected text will be whited 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 white Out Text in Adobe Acrobat?
6 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 Add a Checkmark in Adobe Acrobat, How to Add a Digital Signature to PDF Files Using Adobe Acrobat and How to Add a Table in Adobe Acrobat. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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