Is struck-through text removed?

No. It stays in the document. Use Redact to remove it.

When would I use this?

Marking up a draft, or showing what a revision removed.

Can I strike a whole paragraph?

Yes. Drag over the whole block.

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Strikeout a PDF

Draw a line through parts of a page, to show text as removed.

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How it works

A line through text conventionally means deleted or superseded. It marks an intention for a reader — the text is still there, still selectable and still copyable. Where the words genuinely need to go, that is redaction.

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Highlight PDF

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Redact PDF

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Questions

Is struck-through text removed?: No. It stays in the document. Use Redact to remove it.
When would I use this?: Marking up a draft, or showing what a revision removed.
Can I strike a whole paragraph?: Yes. Drag over the whole block.