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Instructions and Help about Erase Text in PDF For Free
The truth is that sometimes we make errors when filling forms. It can be very disappointing because you may not be permitted to use whiteout to correct your mistakes, or you may not want to leave them with unsightly corrections.
In the past, you probably had to print the form again and fill it again. Then, you would either scan the form or send a hard copy to wherever it needed to go. Besides needing a printer and a scanner, the process probably took you far too much time to complete.
Now there is a far easier way to erase text in PDF documents. You can simply use pdfFiller’s editor to erase in PDF!
To get started, you can upload a form to your account or open a document that’s already there. When you open the form you will see a toolbar along the top of the page. Click the “Erase” button in the “Tools” tab to get a content eraser.
Select the content that you want to white-out by clicking and dragging the cursor. Release the cursor when you have finished erasing text or images. You can use the eyedropper to match any color in the document, and the slider to resize the eraser.
When you use pdfFiller to erase in PDF documents, your document will look as though there was never any content there! Now you get professionallooking results and even better, you save yourself a lot of time! If you like being able to erase text in PDF documents, you might be interested in a lot of other great features that pdfFiller has to offer. Some of these include blacking out and highlighting text, drawing, and adding pictures. Check out these tutorials to see the other great things that pdfFiller can do for you.!
How to Erase PDF Text Online?
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To erase PDF text or images online, upload your PDF document using pdfFiller's uploader.
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Choose the 'Erase' button in the 'Tools' tab and get an online PDF eraser. You can drag the cursor to erase any text or image in your document.
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After erasing the content, you can click the 'Text' button in the 'Edit' tab and add text in your PDF.
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When you're done with erasing, click the 'Done' button and email, print or save your document.
Erase Text in PDF Feature
Our Erase Text in PDF feature is here to streamline your document editing process.
Key Features:
Effortlessly remove unwanted text from your PDF files
Maintain the formatting and layout of the original document
Easy to use interface for quick editing
Potential Use Cases and Benefits:
Redact sensitive information before sharing documents
Correct errors in PDFs without having to recreate the entire file
Enhance collaboration by easily making changes to shared PDFs
With our Erase Text in PDF feature, you can now edit your PDF documents with ease, saving time and promoting efficiency in your workflow.
How to Use the Erase Text in PDF Feature
The Erase Text in PDF feature is a powerful tool that allows you to easily remove unwanted text from your PDF documents. Follow these simple steps to make the most out of this feature:
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Open the PDF document you want to edit in pdfFiller.
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Click on the 'Erase' button in the toolbar at the top of the page.
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Select the text you want to erase by clicking and dragging your cursor over it. You can also use the 'Select All' option to erase all the text in the document.
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Once you have selected the text, click on the 'Erase' button in the pop-up toolbar that appears.
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The selected text will now be erased from the document. You can repeat this process for any other text you want to remove.
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If you make a mistake or want to undo the erasure, simply click on the 'Undo' button in the toolbar.
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To save your changes, click on the 'Done' button in the top right corner of the page.
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You can also use the 'Save As' option to save the edited document with a new name or in a different location.
With the Erase Text in PDF feature, you can easily remove unwanted text from your PDF documents, making them cleaner and more professional. Give it a try and experience the convenience and efficiency it brings to your document editing process!
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How to erase a PDF file online?
To erase a PDF file online, upload your document to pdfFiller's online editor. Click the “Erase” button in the “Tools” tab to get a content eraser. Select the content that you want to white-out by clicking and dragging the cursor. Release the cursor when you're done erasing text or images. You can change the size of the eraser using the editor toolbar.
Can I erase text or images in PDF documents?
Yes. You can erase text or image in PDF documents using pdfFiller. Upload your document to pdfFiller's online editor and click the “Erase” button in the “Tools” tab to get a PDF text eraser. Select the content that you want to white-out by clicking and dragging the cursor. Release the cursor when you're done erasing text or images. You can change the size of the eraser using the editor toolbar.
How can I erase PDF content online?
To erase PDF content online, upload your document to pdfFiller's online editor. Click the “Erase” button in the “Tools” tab to get a content eraser. Select the content that you want to white-out by clicking and dragging the cursor. Release the cursor when you're done erasing text or images. You can change the size of the eraser using the editor toolbar.
How do I erase sentences in a scanned PDF form?
To erase sentences in a scanned form, upload your document to pdfFiller's online editor. Click the “Erase” button in the “Tools” tab to get a content eraser. Select the content that you want to white-out by clicking and dragging the cursor. Release the cursor when you're done erasing text or images. You can change the size of the eraser using the editor toolbar.
Can I find an online PDF eraser in pdfFiller?
Yes. You can clear any content using pdfFiller's online eraser. Upload your document to pdfFiller's online editor and click the “Erase” button in the “Tools” tab to get a PDF text eraser. Select the content that you want to white-out by clicking and dragging the cursor. Release the cursor when you're done erasing text or images. You can change the size of the eraser using the editor toolbar.
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