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Apply multiple codes to a redaction in Acrobat Pro

Last updated on Aug 16, 2025

Learn how to add multiple redaction codes to a redacted area in Adobe Acrobat.

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Remove sensitive content and hidden data from your PDFs in a few simple steps.

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Right-click the redaction marker.

Select a code set from the context menu.

The context menu of the redaction marker shows a code entry selected in the code set menu.
Choosing the right code entry ensures your redactions align with legal disclosure requirements.

Select the desired code entries from the list. When the code is applied, a check mark appears next to it.

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