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davet91662647
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May 12, 2018
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Make the new version of Acrobe function like the old version.

  • May 12, 2018
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How do I convert the new version of Acrobe Acrobat Pro DC have the same functionality as the older versions? I have been using this version for 2 years now and started to learn different aspects of it but it is not as user friendly as previous versions. There seem to be tools I cannot find, such as leader arrows and digitals signatures is actually under certificates not fill and sign. I have asked several people at my current company and every one here seems to have issues with it but cannot go back to the older style.

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Correct answer Bevi Chagnon - PubCom.com

You can revert to the classic GUI interface by following the instructions here:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/acrobat-discussions/revert-to-classic-interface-from-new-acrobat-gui/...

 

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Bevi Chagnon - PubCom.com
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Legend
August 24, 2023

You can revert to the classic GUI interface by following the instructions here:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/acrobat-discussions/revert-to-classic-interface-from-new-acrobat-gui/...

 

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James31180191bqvq
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July 19, 2023

Up at the top where it says file, view, edit, sign, etc.... ckick "view" and scroll down to "Disable new Acrobat Reader"

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    Candace31762704d0y7
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    August 19, 2023

    THANK YOU!!!!!!

    Bevi Chagnon - PubCom.com
    Bevi Chagnon - PubCom.com
    Legend
    August 19, 2023

    Tell the Acrobat engineers and marketing department to ditch this new "Modern" Acrobat interface. It doesn't work.

     

    Voice your opinions and vote.

     

    VOTE HERE: https://acrobat.uservoice.com/forums/590923-acrobat-for-windows-and-mac/suggestions/47082691-ditch-t...

     

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    Scriptpreneur
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    March 16, 2023

    I was just forced to upgrade, & boy do I HATE this new stupid Acrobat. No way to do anything intuitively.

      Bevi Chagnon - PubCom.com
      Bevi Chagnon - PubCom.com
      Legend
      March 16, 2023

      Can you tell us what version you had before the upgrade, and which version you now have?

       

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      Document Geek
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      Document GeekCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      May 13, 2018

      Please vote on the Acrobat User Voice page.These feature requests deal with how much better the old version was.

      Karl Heinz Kremer
      Community Expert
      Karl Heinz KremerCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      May 13, 2018

      To find the functionality you are looking for, use the tools search function. At the top of the right hand pane and the top of the Tools tab are search fields. When you start to type in either of these fields, Acrobat will search for this term in its tools. It will then only show the search results, which is much easier to navigate compared to having all tools areas available.

        Bernd Alheit
        Community Expert
        Bernd AlheitCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        May 12, 2018

        You can't convert it.

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