Delete text from PDFs

Last updated on Jun 10, 2026

Learn how to delete text from a PDF using Acrobat on mobile.

Remove text from your PDF to clean up content and adjust the layout. This feature requires an Adobe Acrobat subscription.

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Open the PDF and select Edit PDF from the bottom menu.

Tap the text you want to delete, then drag the selection handles to adjust.

Select Delete from the context menu.

Tip

To restore the deleted text, select Undo from the top menu.

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