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How to remove text in PDF on Desktop with DocHub

DocHub is an innovative platform that revolutionizes document management by streamlining editing, signing, and distribution processes. With its deep integration with Google Workspace, users can import, export, and modify documents seamlessly. Whether you're looking to enhance your workflow or simply need to make quick edits, our platform offers the tools to manage PDFs effectively and for free. In this guide, we will explore how to remove text in PDF on Desktop using our user-friendly editor.

Follow the steps to remove text in your PDF document:

Open the DocHub website in your preferred web browser and log in to your account.
Upload the PDF file that you wish to edit by selecting the appropriate upload option.
Once your document is open in the editor, locate the text you wish to remove. Use the selection tool to highlight the text area.
After highlighting the text, look for the option to delete or erase the selected text. Confirm the action to remove the text from your document.
Review your document to ensure that all necessary edits have been made. If needed, repeat the previous steps to remove additional text.
Once you're satisfied with your edits, choose to download, export, or print your modified PDF document, or share it directly through email.

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How do I hide text when printing a PDF?

There are at least two ways to achieve such an effect with PDF: put the link or any element you do not want to print on a separate layer (in PDF spec lingo: optional content) and set this layer as non-printable; put the link into the PDF as an annotation and set this annotation as non-printable.

How do I hide text in a PDF?

Using your mouse cursor, highlight the text you want to redact. A temporary red redaction box appears to let you confirm the text you wish to obscure. Click Apply Redaction, then be sure to save a copy of the document. The text is now permanently obscured.

How to extract text out of PDF?

Open the PDF document using a PDF reader, such as docHub Reader. Select the text you want to extract by dragging your mouse cursor over the desired area. Right-click on the selected text and choose the Copy option. Open a text editor or word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs).

How do I remove written text from a PDF?

How to remove texts of a PDF online : To start, drop your PDF file or upload it from your device or your cloud storage service. Choose your settings and click on the Remove text button. Download the PDF file to your computer or save it directly to your cloud storage service.

How do I remove text fields from a PDF?

Part 2. How to Remove Fillable Fields with docHub Open the PDF in Acrobat. Run docHub and, using the Open option, open your PDF file in it. Go to Tools and select Prepare Form. Click the Tools tab from the top left and scroll down. Click to select a field, right-click, and select delete.

How do I remove or hide text from a PDF?

Heres how to black out text in a PDF: Open your PDF in docHub. Select Tools, then Redact. Select text. Either double-click to select the text or drag to select lines of text. Apply redaction. Once youve selected the text you want to remove, click Save to apply the changes and save the document.

Is there a way to remove text from a PDF?

Use a PDF editor to erase individual words. Open the PDF file you want to edit in Acrobat. Click on the Edit PDF tool on the right-hand side of the screen. Select a text block and make changes in the PDF or erase words using your keyboard.

How do I black out text in a PDF without redacting?

You can certainly black out text in your PDF without redacting it. In docHub Pros Protect toolbox, you can also set the option to black out the marker. You can go to the Protect Tool to hide sensitive information.

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How to remove text in PDF on Desktop with DocHub

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