How to Stop PDFs From Opening When Saved via MS Word/Excel

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I just downloaded the latest version of Adobe Reader (18.011.20040) on my new computer. I create files all the time through Microsoft Word and Excel. When I save these files as PDFs, Adobe Reader automatically opens. I do not want that to happen. I simply want it to save as a PDF and go on with my life. How do I stop it from opening automatically?

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RaypengCorrect answer

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Open PDF, go to Menu > Preferences > General > Open PDFs automatically in reader when they are downloaded in chrome browser (uncheck the box)

Hope this help.

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~graffiti

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That won't be a setting in Reader. It will be in Word.

If you are using Words pdf generator, after using Save as>pdf, deselect the box that says "Open file after publishing". If you are using "Save as Adobe PDF" choose the box that says "View result".

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Stephan5C83

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My issue was not with Word. Sweet Pea & Rose's answer below fixed the problem. It's a CHROME issue for me.

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Ross NZ

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Sweet Pea & Rose's answer fixed the problem for me too.

+ a bonus! -stopped a newly saved image opening every time I right clicked an image in chrome browser and selected "save as"!

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