# Document Redaction

> Redacting sensitive content from documents before sharing.

The redaction feature supports PDF files and **creates a copy** (with a suffix of *_redacted* in the file name) of the file that you choose to redact. After redactions are complete the file can be shared and/or used in an eSignature request. Redactions cannot be removed by any shared recipients.

To apply a redaction select the file and then press **Redact**:

![](https://help.dekkosecure.com/media/collaboration-in-core-hubs/document-redaction/Screenshot_2024-12-19_at_12.09.35.png){width=576}

### Draw a redaction

The simplest method of redaction is to draw it. To do this, press the **Draw Redaction** button and a standard redaction block will appear on the page. Place it in the appropriate position and then resize as needed:

![](https://help.dekkosecure.com/media/collaboration-in-core-hubs/document-redaction/Screen_Recording_2024-12-19_at_12.13.29.gif){width=728}

### Redact by search

To quickly redact a word or string of words use the search field. Results will be listed with page associated page numbers and adjacent text. Press the **Redact All Results** button to apply redactions against all matched terms.

![](https://help.dekkosecure.com/media/collaboration-in-core-hubs/document-redaction/Screen_Recording_2024-12-19_at_12.18.08.gif){width=713}

Redactions can also be applied to individual search term matches by clicking the highlight on the page:

![](https://help.dekkosecure.com/media/collaboration-in-core-hubs/document-redaction/Screen_Recording_2024-12-19_at_12.37.56.gif){width=713}

:::warning ❗
**Note:** the search capability will not always find 100% of all possible matches. Always thoroughly check redactions (or missing redactions) before finalising the redacted file and sharing it.
:::

### Remove a redaction

All applied redactions will appear in the **Current redactions** list. Identify the redaction in the list, click on it on the document page to highlight it, then press the **✕** button in the highlight list:

![](https://help.dekkosecure.com/media/collaboration-in-core-hubs/document-redaction/Screen_Recording_2024-12-19_at_12.41.36.gif){width=713}