Strikethrough PDF Text Online Free
Strikethrough PDF text with neat lines that snap to whole words, right in your browser.
- No upload
- No watermark
- No sign-up
- Snaps to whole words
Strikethrough PDF text online for free, like an editor with a red pen. Drag across the words you want removed and a straight line crosses them out, snapping to whole words. The text stays readable underneath, and your file is never uploaded.
How to Strikethrough PDF Text in 4 Steps
One drag crosses out a phrase.
Open your PDF
Click Choose PDF file or drag your draft onto the editor above. The strikeout tool is already selected.
Drag across the words
Drag from the first word to the last. A straight line crosses them out, from the start of the first word to the end of the last.
Review the draft
Cross out as many phrases as you need. Select a line to change its color, or press Delete to remove it.
Download your file
Click Download and send the marked-up draft back to its author.
What a Strikethrough PDF Mark Does, and What It Does Not
A strikethrough is a proofreading mark. It tells the reader "remove these words" while still showing what the words were, so the author can see exactly what changed.
When you strikethrough PDF text with PDF Magic, a line is drawn through the words. The words themselves stay in the document and can still be read, selected and searched.
To actually remove words, edit the line with Edit PDF text, or cover them with whiteout. To keep a record of changes, cross them out first and send the marked-up copy for approval.
Strikethrough
Shows words to remove, while keeping them readable.
Edit text
Changes the words on the page. A Pro tool.
Whiteout
Hides words under a white box.
Everything You Can Do When You Strikethrough PDF Pages
Strike out sits in the Highlight menu, next to Highlight and Underline.
Cross out
Neat lines, every time.
- Snaps to words
The line starts and ends on whole words.
- Through the middle
The line runs through the middle of the words, sized to the text.
- Several lines
Drag down across a few lines to cross them all out.
Color
Make edits easy to spot.
- Red by choice
Pick red for a classic proofreading look, or any other color.
- Recolor later
Select a line to change its color.
Suggest the fix
Show what should go there instead.
- Add a note
Type the new wording in the margin with the Text tool.
- Underline additions
Underline new words so they stand out.
- Highlight questions
Mark sentences that need a decision.
Edit and save
Change your mind any time.
- Delete
Select a strikeout and press Delete.
- Undo
Press Ctrl+Z to step back.
- No watermark
Your edits download exactly as you made them.
Other Tools to Use When You Strikethrough PDF Drafts
They open the same document in the same editor, so nothing is uploaded.
Underline text
Mark words to keep or add.
Highlight PDF
Mark sentences that need a decision.
Edit PDF text
Change the words themselves.
Whiteout PDF
Hide words under a white box.
Add text to PDF
Type replacement words in the margin.
PDF Editor
Every editing tool in one place.
Private by Design, With No Upload
When you strikethrough PDF text here, the draft is opened and marked up inside your own browser tab. It is never sent to our servers.
That makes it a safe choice for unpublished press releases, contracts under negotiation and confidential reports.
- 0files uploadedYour draft stays on your device.
- 0watermarksYour edits look like yours.
- 0accounts neededOpen the page and start.
Works on iPhone, Android and Computer
- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Chromebook
- iPhone
- iPad
- Android
It works in any modern browser, with nothing to install. On a tablet or phone, drag your finger across the words to cross them out.
Reviewing a draft on the go? Strikethrough PDF text as you read and send your edits back in minutes.
When People Use This Tool
Crossing out keeps a clear record of what should change.
Proofreading
Cut extra words and repeated phrases.
Contract changes
Show clauses you do not accept.
Team reviews
Suggest cuts in reports and proposals.
Marking essays
Show students which words to cut.
Checklists
Cross off tasks as they are done.
Price lists
Show an old price next to a new one.
Pro Tips for Faster Results
- Use red for editsRed is the color most people read as a correction.
- Zoom in on small printIt is easier to start and end on the right words.
- Suggest a replacementType the new wording in the margin next to the strikeout.
- Hiding is differentCrossed-out words stay readable. Use whiteout to hide them.
- Scans need the penScanned pages have no real text, so draw lines with the pen there.
- Undo anythingCtrl+Z removes the last line.
Strikethrough PDF: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to what people ask most before they start.
How do I strikethrough PDF?
Open your PDF, choose Strike out from the Highlight menu and drag across the words you want to cross out. Pick a color, then click Download.
Can I strikethrough PDF for free?
Yes. Crossing out and downloading are free, with no account and no watermark.
Can I strikethrough PDF online?
Yes. PDF Magic runs in your web browser, so you can strikethrough PDF text online on Windows, Mac, Linux or a Chromebook with nothing to install. Open your file in the tool at the top of this page to start.
How do I strikethrough PDF on my phone?
Open this page in your phone's browser, tap Choose PDF file and pick your document. Choose Strike out and drag your finger across the words. Then tap Download. There is no app to install.
Can I strikethrough PDF without Adobe Acrobat?
Yes. You do not need Acrobat or any other software. PDF Magic works in your browser, and the file you download opens in Acrobat, Preview, Chrome and every other PDF reader.
Is it safe to strikethrough PDF online?
Yes. PDF Magic does not upload your file. It is opened and changed inside your browser tab and never sent to our servers, so nobody else sees it. Close the tab and nothing is left behind.
How do I strikethrough PDF without losing quality?
The line is drawn through the words and the text is not changed, so it stays readable and searchable.
What is the easiest way to strikethrough PDF?
Open the file above and drag across the words. A straight line crosses them out, from the first word to the last.
Ready to Strikethrough PDF Text?
No account, no upload and no watermark: open your draft above and start editing.
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