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September 7, 2023
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Is it just me, or does the latest Adobe Pro update suck?

  • September 7, 2023
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I never mind a little updating, fixing bugs, or even a face lift now and then, but this latest update, which with my subscription is automatic and I have no say or right to opt out, is driving me crazy.  I got used to the face lift, but where are the up and down arrows?  How do I do a search in my document?  I used to just do Alt + E+F and then I would get a box that allowed me to either search for a word or words or even search and replace a word or words.  That no longer works for me, but I also can't find the new way or place to perform those functions.  I hate that every time I come across a new problem that I have to Google to find out if anyone else has already figured it out.  Is there any way to go back an update so that I can function and wait until this latest update, which was to fix bugs but has only bugged me, is fixed?  I have a whole list of problems I'm facing, maybe I'll write a book about those. Tonight is a perfect example when I just wanted to pull my hair out, so please excuse my rant.  *sigh*

 

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Participant
November 20, 2024

You're correct; the nerds (to get past AI) it all up. If AI is stupid. Should be calloed NI (no intelligence). So much for individuality. This seems to be a common trend around the world right now. I'm cancelling my subscription. There are easier pdf programs out there.

 

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Participant
December 12, 2023

I have been pulling out my hair.  I've had shoulder surgery so it's not easy using my keyboard and mouse anyway.  A small job that I use Adobe Pro for now takes me 10 times as long because I CAN'T FIND ANYTHING!  I don't know what the new things are even called.  AND they put the price up.  I pay $29 AUD a month for one tidy little part of Adobe Pro.  It is fraud!!

Bevi Chagnon - PubCom.com
Legend
December 12, 2023

You are not alone about Acrobat's new UI.

See the above green correct answers for ways to prevent auto-updating and to revert to the classic interface.

 

|    Bevi Chagnon   |  Designer, Trainer, & Technologist for Accessible Documents ||    PubCom |    Classes & Books for Accessible InDesign, PDFs & MS Office |
Participant
September 21, 2023

No, you are not alone. This is crude at best with the new interface and layout. I am very upset about this update, as it is now more inefficient in use. It is almost like they had no work to do at Adobe and had a make-work project to dismantle Adobe Pro, to make it more of a pain to use. I love starting over with software. Geesh....will have to follow some of the advice on the forum here. Good luck, all! I now see why I migrated from Adobe in my personal life for image editing and design layout. 

Participating Frequently
September 15, 2023

In the latest version - v 2023.006.20320 - the 'disable new acrobat' option is not even there, so not sure disabling is the way we should all go with this...it is just prolonging when those of us will be affected for good with these new awful UI changes. I do not see that Adobe is really tryign to make the new UI look have the old features. Their responses o here are "we think once you use it awhile, you'll like it"

Participant
September 12, 2023

It's not you this is really awful. I feel like an idiot I just want to save the document using another name and I can't find the file save fuction.  

AnandSri
Community Manager
Community Manager
September 8, 2023

Hi @Kathy238731956ghi 

 

I hope you are doing well, and thanks for reaching out.

 

You can still search for specific words in the new Acrobat using the familiar keyboard shortcut, Ctrl + F. This will open the Search Window, as shown in the screenshots below. You can also access the search function by clicking on the magnifying glass icon in the top right corner of the application.

 

 

 

We acknowledge that the new Acrobat represents a notable change. However, we hope that as you get familiar with the new interface, you can be more productive & get more out of Acrobat.  

 

If your critical workflows are impacted, you can switch to the old UI from the "Menu" on the top left corner of Windows OS and View Menu on MacOS.

 

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you continue to experience any issues or if you have any further questions related to the new Acrobat. We are here to assist you.

 

Thanks,

Anand Sri.

Participant
September 15, 2023

new UI is not intuitive. some of us need several toos and need to know where to look everytime. if the tool dis apears or moves that is just not going to work. old you is similar in style with ACAD which is my prmary tool with Acrobat a close second. work flow matters.

Bevi Chagnon - PubCom.com
Legend
January 14, 2024

Don't forget UserVoice comments, too.

As of January 2024, there are 13 pages of comments from users and 350+ votes against it, one of the highest vote counts in UserVoice.

 

Post your comments on UserVoice and vote there, too!  UserVoice is where Adobe actually reads the posts, but rarely here in this help forum.

Vote and Directly Comment to Adobe at:

https://acrobat.uservoice.com/forums/590923-acrobat-for-windows-and-mac/suggestions/47082691-ditch-the-2023-user-interface-in-acrobat

 

|    Bevi Chagnon   |  Designer, Trainer, & Technologist for Accessible Documents ||    PubCom |    Classes & Books for Accessible InDesign, PDFs & MS Office |
Abambo
Community Expert
Community Expert
September 7, 2023

You can disable the automatic updating:

…and you can go back to the old interface:

Please let me know, if that solves your problems.

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
Participant
September 12, 2023

Brilliant! You saved my sanity! Thank you!