How to Erase, Blackout and Highlight PDF Text

Explore the straightforward process of erasing, highlighting, and blacking out content within PDF documents. Open any document in the online editor and access the Erase tool to remove unwanted content seamlessly. Emphasize specific areas of the page by utilizing the Highlight tool, adjusting transparency and color settings for clarity.
How to Erase, Blackout and Highlight PDF Text
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With pdfFiller, you can erase, highlight, or blackout PDF text in a couple of clicks.

Open any document in the online editor.

Click Erase in the top toolbar and select the area of a page where you need content removed.

Use the Highlight tool to make specific page areas stand out.

You can adjust the transparency of the highlighted area using the slider.

It is also easy to change the highlight color.

To redact confidential information in your PDF, select the Blackout tool and apply it to any area of a document.

As easy as that.

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