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d295_2
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October 29, 2021
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Unselect Redaction w/o having to completely close the file

  • October 29, 2021
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There doesn't seem to be any way to deselect a redaction selection. This wouldn't be such an issue if it didn't keep selecting part of the page I'm not touching. Closing the tool leaves you with a reminder that there are changes to apply, but no option to cancel it w/o completely closing the file and trying again... with similar results. Yay - so efficient!


1. Either fix the redaction tool so it selects what is actually being selected (not random text throughout the page - grounds for banishment for any tool in a production environment - dangerous), or...

2. Make an obvious way to deselect or cancel your selection.

 

Honestly, this seems so obvious that it feels like I have to be overlooking something.

Correct answer try67

1. This usually happens because of an issue with how the text is encoded in the file.

2. Click the un-applied Redaction comment and press Delete, and it will go away.

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kfeary
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September 16, 2025

None of these worked for me. Anybody have an idea for the 2025 newest version?

try67
Community Expert
try67Community ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
October 29, 2021

1. This usually happens because of an issue with how the text is encoded in the file.

2. Click the un-applied Redaction comment and press Delete, and it will go away.

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    d295_2Author
    Known Participant
    October 29, 2021

    "2. Click the un-applied Redaction comment and press Delete, and it will go away."

     

    I tried that and nothing happens... though, when right-clicking there is a delete option that does work. Thanks.

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