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How to remove highlight from PDF in Linux with DocHub

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DocHub is your go-to online platform for efficient document editing, signing, and distribution. With its seamless integration with Google Workspace, our editor allows you to import, export, and modify documents effortlessly. Whether you're using iOS 17, iOS 18, or iOS 19, you can manage your PDF files with ease. If you're looking to remove highlights from a PDF in Linux, our guide will walk you through the process step-by-step, all for free.

Follow the steps to remove highlights from your PDF

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to the DocHub website. Log in to your account or create a new one if you haven't yet.
  2. Once logged in, upload the PDF document you wish to edit by selecting the appropriate option in the editor.
  3. Locate the highlighted sections in your document. Click on the highlight to select it, and look for options to remove or delete this annotation.
  4. After removing the highlights, review your document to ensure all changes are as desired.
  5. Finally, download or export your edited PDF, or choose to print or share it directly from our platform.

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How to remove highlight from PDF in Linux

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The tutorial guides how to edit a secure PDF by opening it in Google Chrome, printing it as a PDF, and saving the new file with overridden security settings. This allows you to modify the document without any scams or spam involved.

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Remove highlighting from part or all of a document Select the text that you want to remove highlighting from, or press Ctrl+A to select all of the text in the document. Go to Home and select the arrow next to Text Highlight Color. Select No Color.
Online PDF annotation in Linux. Upload or drag and drop your files into the online tool. Sign in to add your comments and annotations. Use annotation features like Sticky Notes for text comments, as well as visual markups like highlights, strike-throughs, or shapes. Download your annotated PDF or get a link to share it.
Select View Tab Highlight Fields from the menu. The same step will toggle the field highlights off.
Open the Preview app and launch your PDF file on it. Press Command + I to open the inspector menu. Click on the right-most Annotation tab to show all the markups on that window. Now, hold the Command key and select all the highlights in Preview, then hit the Delete button.
Step 1. Open your PDF in docHub Reader Left-click the highlighted line Hit the dustbin icon to remove the highlighter. Step 2. Navigate to the Save button Select a proper folder and save your new file in which the highlighters have been removed.
Step 2: Click on the Annotation icon in the left sidebar. Or you can right-click on the annotated text and select Manage. Step 3: Click on the Delete all annotations icon in the Annotation panel to remove all comments and other annotations from the PDF files.
How to remove highlights from PDF files Single-click on the area of highlighted text you wish to remove. A small toolbox will appear with two options, allowing you to change the color of your highlight or delete the highlight altogether. To remove your highlight, click the trash can icon.

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