How do I move the quick actions toolbar in Acrobat Pro 2022.003.20281 on a Mac?

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November 30, 2022
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I'm using Acrobat Pro 2022.003.20281 on a Mac OS 12.5. In past versions I could dock the Quick Actions Toolbar to the top of the window, but in this version of Acrobat, it hovers in the upper left, sometimes covering art that I need to see when zooming in. Is there a way to dock it so it isn't hovering, or at least temporarily hide it? The attached image shows how it is "floating" above the window. I need it to not float so it doesn't cover my PDF workspace. Thanks!

Modern Acrobat

Correct answer Bevi Chagnon - PubCom.com

You can revert to the classic GUI interface by following the instructions here (for both Mac and Windows):

https://community.adobe.com/t5/acrobat-discussions/acrobat-2023-how-to-revert-to-classic-gui-user-interface/m-p/14052807

And let Adobe know your opinion at UserVoice: https://acrobat.uservoice.com/forums/590923-acrobat-for-windows-and-mac/suggestions/47082691-ditch-the-2023-user-interface-in-acrobat

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cyclopsdx

Inspiring

Oh, my word. What a terrible update - why are a selection of my tools on the left, some top right and others, including the all-important page count, stuck bottom right? I seem to be constantly casting an eye over my entire screen to find what I need. And you can't edit the floating Toolbar properly because there are tools I never use that are fixed and can't be hidden. This layout makes no sense WHATSOEVER! This UI has gone from terrible to appalling. Is anyone user-testing this software?!!!!

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Elaine34294047knw4

Participant

When I see changes to programs such as this newer toolbar that interrupts the document, I often wonder how much effort was put into it by the programmers in trying it out with actual users before implementation. This change to add a floating bar failed. As others have noted the new format ruins the view. Good call to go to the drop down choice and disable the new Acrobat. I suggest before implementing new format changes that you go outside of your organization to beta test them and take criticism at face value.

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Sam33966079s1n3

Participant

I 100% agree the new placement of the toolbar and the Pages, Bookmarks, Layer and Zoom, of this new interface is not intuitive at all! Please just alow us to customize our work environment my moving and docing toolbars.

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Andrew33661807r5t5

Participant

Thanks! That floating thing is *annoying* ...

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Laura26331482dc7e

Participant

PLEASE, Adobe, fix this toolbar misfunction. I have had to revert to using the Previewer program to see pdfs while on zoom calls because Adobe, which I PAY for, has a horrific floating TOOLBAR that blocks my view of documents. This renders the program unusable in my daily work. I am really unhappy. Please expand your group of testers before rolling out major program changes.

davidj78851497

Participant

I totally agree. I want to dock the thing in the sidebar or the bottom where it doesn't obstruct my work. I can't believe Adobe created a feature that obstructs the workspace.

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Deborah33363262cfkc

Participant

I was hoping there would be a solution to this, but it seems not! Drives me up the wall when it covers the document and you have to keep moving it out the way (where it covers up another part of the document...). I'd much rather dock it at the top like I used to!

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Jeremy5FF6

Participant

Agreed – this new floating toolbar is super painful! It gets in the way of the content on the page. Please put it back in with the side or top menu bars to get it out of the way Adobe. It's just annoying to the user.

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HoagL

Participant

This is crazy. I WANT TO MAKE THIS FLOATING TOOL BAR GO AWAY. HOW DO I DO THAT?

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makaltman

Participant

It's a HUGE nusance. Adobe, fix this. We should be able to dock the toolbar so it is not in the way.

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