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April 12, 2025
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Saved PDF changing orientation

  • April 12, 2025
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When I save a pdf and reopen it. The orientation has changed. What can I do to stop this?

Correct answer creative explorer

@tanisha_2200 To prevent this, after you have the PDF displayed in the correct orientation, go to File > Save As. In the "Save As" dialog box, click on the Settings button (it might be labeled differently depending on your Acrobat Reader version, sometimes it's under "Optimize PDF"). Look for any options related to page orientation or document display. Ensure that no automatic rotation or orientation settings are selected. By using "Save As" and checking these settings, you should be able to save the PDF with the correct orientation preserved for when you reopen it. If you simply use "Save," it might only save the current view state, which could include a temporary rotation.

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April 17, 2025

@tanisha_2200 To prevent this, after you have the PDF displayed in the correct orientation, go to File > Save As. In the "Save As" dialog box, click on the Settings button (it might be labeled differently depending on your Acrobat Reader version, sometimes it's under "Optimize PDF"). Look for any options related to page orientation or document display. Ensure that no automatic rotation or orientation settings are selected. By using "Save As" and checking these settings, you should be able to save the PDF with the correct orientation preserved for when you reopen it. If you simply use "Save," it might only save the current view state, which could include a temporary rotation.

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