Re: Adobe Reader on Windows does not remember last view settings for some PDFs

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October 13, 2025
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Hello, I tried modifying the PDF file, saving it, but to no avail. Adobe Reader doesn't remember the last viewed page. Here's the attached PDF file that causes problem. I'm using Adobe Reader v.2025.001.20756 64bit on Windows 11 (latest version applied). The setting under Acrobat>Edit>Preferences>Documents> Remember last view settings when reopening the file is properly checked. Any idea?

Introducing_Python_-_Bill_Lubanovic.pdf

creative explorer

Community Expert

@calande that 'Remember last view settings when reopening the file is properly checked' setting should have worked. And I noticed on mine, it still does read with the last PDF. The only thing I can think of is if the the creator of the PDF set a document property called "Initial View" to force the file to open on a specific page, regardless of the user's preferences.

Check the "Open to page" field. If it is set to 1, this is likely the cause.
Although, Adobe Reader (the free version) cannot change this setting, only view it.

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calandeAuthor

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Hello, when I go to the properties, be it inside Adobe Reader or in Windows Explorer, I don't have any document property called "Initial View", and the properties window is different.

Meenakshi Negi

Community Manager

Hi calande,

Thank you for the screenshots.

The initial view tab appears in Adobe Acrobat. It is not available in the Adobe Acrobat Reader version. The initial view properties override the application settings.

If you can share the PDF with us, we can check it for you if this issue occurs due to the initial properties set for the file.

Thanks,

Meenakshi

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