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How do I black out text in a PDF for free?

Step 1. Import Your PDF Launch PDFelement and then click on the "Open File" button on the Home page. You can then browse your local files and import them into the program. Step 2. Hide Text in PDF Click on the "Protect" tab and select "Mark for Redaction". Then go to the page where you want to hide text and select the text. You can also use the "Search & Redact" option to search for a particular word and hide it on all pages at once. Step 3. Edit Redaction Mark Properties Right-click on the redaction area and select "Properties". The properties will open on the right side of the screen. Here you can change the filling color. The next option is to add overlay text. You can write custom text and change its color, position, style, and even orientation. Once you have hidden the text, you can click on the "Apply Redactions" button in the same upper tab. Thanks for scrolling... Always upvote if you like!

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