Sometimes a full black bar hides too much and you still want a hint of the original, such as the first and last letter, so the redacted document stays readable.
Online Text Redactor blacks out the middle of each listed word and can keep its edge letters visible.
How to use Online Text Redactor
- List the words to partially redact, separated by commas.
- Turn on keep-edges to leave the first and last letter showing, and match-case if capitalisation matters.
- Paste your text and copy the partially redacted result.
Use cases
- Partially hiding a name while keeping its initials visible.
- Redacting a term so reviewers can still tell entries apart.
- Masking the middle of an identifier for a shared report.
Good to know
Online Text Redactor replaces each listed word with blocks, and with keep-edges on it leaves the first and last character visible for words longer than two letters. A match-case option restricts redaction to the exact capitalisation you typed. Matching is by whole word, and processing stays on your device.
Frequently asked questions
What does keep-edges do exactly?
For a word longer than two letters it shows the first and last character and blocks the middle, giving a readable hint without revealing the word.
When should I turn on match-case?
Turn it on when only a specific capitalisation should be redacted, for example a capitalised name but not the same letters in lowercase.
Are very short words still hidden fully?
Yes. Words of one or two letters are fully blocked, since there is no middle to hide.