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February 28, 2017
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How to view multiple files at same time?

  • February 28, 2017
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I just installed Acrobat Reader DC.  It's a nice idea to put all files that are open at the same time in tabs of one  window, but I sometimes want to look at two files side by side (for instance to compare a file and a revision of it), as was possible with older versions of Reader.  Is there any way to show two files at the same time?

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    Correct answer Meenakshi Negi

    Hi,

    You can either drag the PDF out of the application, to open it in a new window.

    Or you can go to Edit menu > Preferences > General and unmark the box for "Open documents as new tabs in the same window".

    Then click on the OK tab below and relaunch the application.

    Regards,

    Meenakshi

    3 replies

    Participant
    October 14, 2020

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    Participant
    April 16, 2020

    Hello meenakshi mam,

     

    I am folow as per your guidenes for  "Open documents as new tabs in the same window" option select but this option not show adobe reader Version XI.0.23, please tell me now what to do.

    Legend
    April 16, 2020

    The problem here is having all documents in tabs in the same window, and wanting to see too documents. The long-obsolete Reader XI does not have tabs at all, so you cannot have the same problem.  What is the problem you want to solve?

    Participant
    May 2, 2023

    The option to open the PDF in a separate window has disappeared. Where is this?

    Edit menu > Preferences > General and unmark the box for "Open documents as new tabs in the same window".

     

    Meenakshi Negi
    Community Manager
    Meenakshi NegiCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    February 28, 2017

    Hi,

    You can either drag the PDF out of the application, to open it in a new window.

    Or you can go to Edit menu > Preferences > General and unmark the box for "Open documents as new tabs in the same window".

    Then click on the OK tab below and relaunch the application.

    Regards,

    Meenakshi