Skip to main content
J
JIPNET
Inspiring
April 13, 2026
Answered

In the simple (not advanced) search, what shortcut brings up the next instance of the sought for term?

  • April 13, 2026
  • 2 replies
  • 36 views

In the simple (not advanced) search, what shortcut brings up the next instance of the sought for term? I have to click the arrows to get to the next instance. Thanks. Using latest Acrobat DC Pro and latest MacOS

 

    Correct answer Meenakshi0101

    Hi JIPNET,

     

    Thank you for reaching out.

     

    When you use the simple Find feature in Adobe Acrobat Pro on macOS, you do not need to click the arrows to move between results. Once you add text in the Find tool, click on the Enter or Command +G key on your keyboard to move to the next search option.

    For more information on key shortcuts, refer to the following help document: https://adobe.ly/3QA2GqV. 

     

    Let us know how it goes.

     

    Thanks,

    Meenakshi

    2 replies

    Dave Creamer of IDEAS
    Community Expert
    Dave Creamer of IDEASCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    April 13, 2026

    Or Command-G

    David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)
    Meenakshi0101
    Community Manager
    Meenakshi0101Community ManagerCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    April 13, 2026

    Hi JIPNET,

     

    Thank you for reaching out.

     

    When you use the simple Find feature in Adobe Acrobat Pro on macOS, you do not need to click the arrows to move between results. Once you add text in the Find tool, click on the Enter or Command +G key on your keyboard to move to the next search option.

    For more information on key shortcuts, refer to the following help document: https://adobe.ly/3QA2GqV. 

     

    Let us know how it goes.

     

    Thanks,

    Meenakshi

      J
      JIPNETAuthor
      Inspiring
      April 13, 2026

      I can’t believe I missed that command. I was partly misled by the documentation:

       

      Move to the next search result and highlight it in the document

      F3 or

      Ctrl + G

      command + G

       

       

       

      Since there are two search types (simple/advanced), it might be worth clarifying this on your instructions page—where I am not seeing “return” indicated. 

       

      I don’t think I have ever used return for simple searches. But yes, that is the answer. Thanks very much.

      Meenakshi0101
      Community Manager
      Meenakshi0101Community Manager
      Community Manager
      April 13, 2026

      Hi JIPNET,

       

      Thank you for sharing your suggestion. We will share it with the team.

      Glad to know the information helped.

       

      Let us know if we can be of any further assistance.

       

      Thanks,

      Meenakshi

       

      Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
      Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices