http://www.dictionary.com/browse/redact
I was using, possibly incorrectly, as a word for changing formal documents, almost synonymous with 'edit'. I recognize it has to do more with omissions of sensitive details than in this case, but I thought its use here was still proper.
Also 'Redaktor' is the German word for 'editor'.
I am open to hear if/why I am wrong, however. I dont want to look foolish in using that word again.