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Redaction Tool User Guide

Overview​

The Document Redaction Tool allows you to securely redact sensitive information from documents using three different methods: text selection, area drawing, or entire page redaction.

Redaction Methods​

1. Text Selection Redaction​

Perfect for redacting specific words, sentences, or paragraphs.

How to use:

  1. Click the text selection icon in the toolbar

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  2. Select the text you want to redact

  3. Apply the redaction by either:

    • Pressing Ctrl + S

    • Clicking the save icon in the toolbar

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2. Area Drawing Redaction​

Ideal for redacting images, tables, or irregular content blocks.

How to use:

  1. Click the drawing tool icon in the toolbar

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  2. Click and hold at your starting point

  3. Drag to create a rectangle over the area

  4. Click again to confirm and apply the redaction

    • A red border means unsaved

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    • A green border means saved and active

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3. Page Redaction​

Used when you need to redact entire pages.

How to use:

  1. Open the page redaction dialog

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  2. Enter page numbers or ranges (e.g., "1,3-5,7")

  3. Select your preferred color

  4. Click "Apply" to save changes

Customizing Redactions​

Changing Colors​

For new redactions:

  1. Click the color palette icon in the toolbar

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  2. Select your preferred color

  3. Any new redactions will use this color

For existing redactions:

  1. Click the redacted area
  2. Click the color palette icon that appears
  3. Choose your new color

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Removing Redactions​

  1. Click the redacted area you want to remove
  2. Either:
    • Click the trash icon that appears
    • Press the Delete key

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Converting PDF to PDF-image (Used in removing text behind the box)​

To enable PDF to PDF-image option:

  1. Click on the image icon

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To disable PDF to PDF-image option:

  1. Click on the image icon

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  • If the image icon is green, then the option is enabled, if it is red then it is disabled.

Keyboard Shortcuts​

  • Ctrl + S: Save/apply redaction
  • Delete: Remove selected redaction
  • Escape: Cancel unsaved area drawing

Tips​

  • If you're in drawing mode and need to delete a redaction, temporarily disable drawing mode first
  • You can combine different redaction methods in the same document
  • Always review your redactions before finalizing the document
  • Redaction colors can be changed at any time, even after applying