SmartDesk for PDF 4.2

Redaction

Use the Redaction tool to automate the process of editing text and images or removing unwanted text from a document.

Each time you use this tool to redact text or images within any document, a backup of the original document is saved in a subfolder named Redaction backup, the location of which is same as that of the original document.

To redact documents using Redaction:

  1. Select SmartDesk > Publishing Tools > Redaction.
    The Redaction window opens.
  2. To use the currently active document in Acrobat, click Load Active Document. Move to step 5.
  3. To select a different document click the ellipses button next to the Source Document field.
    This opens the Select File window.
  4. Navigate to the desired file and click Open to add the document to the Redaction window. 
  5. Use the following options as required:
    • Create backup copy of original PDF
    • Page Range
    • Action - Redact Using
  6. Use one of the following methods to redact:
    • By Region
    • Whole Page
    • Find and Redact
    • By Keyword
  7. Click Apply.
    Note: Depending upon your version of Adobe Acrobat and the settings you establish within it, if a source document is open and you open a different document, a message displays indicating that the source document has changed. This message appears only to ensure you are aware that the tool is now referring to a source document that differs from the original. It does not signify that the source document has been modified.