What is redacttext.com?
This website allows the user to input a text and then redact specific parts of the text. The user can choose which words, email addresses, and URLs they want to be obscured or hidden in the text. The final output will show the text with the selected parts redacted. This is useful for protecting sensitive information or privacy.
Redacting sensitive information from a text can be critical to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Our free tool provides an easy-to-use platform to protect sensitive information in your text. To start, simply paste your text into the online editor or type it directly into the text box. You can then easily highlight and redact any information that needs to be kept confidential. Make sure to bookmark this page for future use. Our redaction tool provides a fast and secure way to protect sensitive information in your text, giving you peace of mind that your confidential information will remain protected.
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How to Blackout or Redact Text?
To blackout or redact text with this tool, you’ll need to follow these steps:
- Copy and paste the text you want to redact into the input area or type it directly in the text box.
- Highlight the specific text or parts of the text you want to redact or use the options below to select specific words.
- Click on the “Redact” button to redact the text.
- The selected text will be automatically covered/replaced with a black bar, symbolizing that it has been redacted.
- Copy and paste the redacted text into your document and you’re done!
Note: The exact steps may vary depending on the current version of the redaction tool, but the basic process should be similar.
Use Cases
Sensitive document preparation for government or legal institutions
Personal information protection in medical records
Masking confidential information in business reports and contracts
Removing sensitive information from academic papers before publishing
Protecting privacy in online communication
Redacting credit card numbers or financial information
Masking personal information in resumes or job applications
Hiding trade secrets or proprietary information in research papers or presentations
Removing personal or sensitive information from social media posts