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I have installed a copy of Acrobat X PRO - again, it says it's the PRO version. The disk originally came from Lenovo with the purchase of a new computer - it is not a pirate. Everything I find on the web says I'm supposed to be able to redact with Pro, but that selection just doesn't appear on my "Protection" menu under tools. I have only 4 items under Protection: "Encrypt", "More Protection" (which has to do with security settings & rights management), "Remove Hidden Information", and "Sanitize Document". Is there some other setting I need to enable? Why wouldn't that option appear in the menu?
Thank you for any help you can provide.
What version is mentioned under Help - About Adobe Acrobat?
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What version is mentioned under Help - About Adobe Acrobat?
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Well, as I said in my original post, the disk is labelled Acrobat X PRO. But you suggested to check the version that was ACTUALLY installed, and it turns out to be the STANDARD version. So the disk was mis-labelled! I don't have Pro after all, so I wouldn't have the redaction tool. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!
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Yes, that's why I asked you double-check... Now you know.
However, there is actually a way of using the Redaction tool in Acrobat Standard. It can be done using a script.
For example, I've developed a (paid-for) tool that allows you to convert comments of various kinds (like a Square comment) into Redaction annotations, and even apply them, just like in Acrobat Pro! You can find it here: Custom-made Adobe Scripts: Acrobat -- Convert Comments To Redactions
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If the computer is still new, you might ask Lenovo and / or the seller: