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hoot213
hoot213
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February 1, 2018
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Is there a way to change layout settings automatically on files when opened?

  • February 1, 2018
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Hello

I work with hundreds of PDF files which I have to go through and set up the layout for each one manually.  It would be great if I could set up something that when a file opens, it changes the layout for the file to Layout: Single Page and Magnification: Fit to page, then saves. 

Can anyone direct me to an idea how to do this?  New to Adobe somewhat and this would save me a LOT of work.

Thanks!

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Correct answer try67

If you're referring to the Initial View options (under File - Properties), it's not possible with a script but it is with an Action, if you have Acrobat Pro.

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try67
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try67Community ExpertCorrect answer
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February 1, 2018

If you're referring to the Initial View options (under File - Properties), it's not possible with a script but it is with an Action, if you have Acrobat Pro.

hoot213
hoot213Author
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February 1, 2018

That is what I'm looking at!  I do have Acrobat Pro so I'll have to fiddle with Action and see what I can learn with it.


Thanks for pointing me in the right direction and a quick answer!

try67
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try67Community Expert
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February 1, 2018

You can do it using the Set Open Options command, under the Document Processing section.

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