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Can't Disable Tabs in New Acrobat

Explorer ,
Dec 19, 2022 Dec 19, 2022

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I'm using the new Acrobat and I don't see the option to open documents in separate windows, instead of tabs, in the Preferences > General section.

Am I missing something?

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Community Beginner , Jan 08, 2023 Jan 08, 2023

I had this exact same problem, and the only way to fix it was to disable the new interface. So Adobe is now hosting webpages telling us to unclick the "Open Documents As New Tabs In The Same Window" option, despite the fact that this option no longer exists - e.g. https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/viewing-pdfs-viewing-preferences.html.

 

Can you confirm, at least, that the option to disable the new version will remain in place going forward? I've been using Acrobat for >25 years, I rely on it

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Adobe Employee ,
Dec 19, 2022 Dec 19, 2022

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Hi @nur development 

 

Thanks for reaching out. 

The correct way of changing the document opening setting is to change Acrobat's preference setting. 

What all options do you see under Edit>Preferences>General? Can you share the screenshot of the same?

Isn't it Open documents as new Tabs in the same window available there? If yes, it needs to be unchecked. 

 

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You can also navigate Acrobat>Windows>Cascade for a one-time view

 

Thanks,

Akanchha

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Explorer ,
Dec 19, 2022 Dec 19, 2022

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This is the new Acrobat. I don't see that option.Screenshot 2022-12-19 105347.png

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Community Expert ,
Dec 19, 2022 Dec 19, 2022

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Can you drag the tabs out of the window? 

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Explorer ,
Dec 19, 2022 Dec 19, 2022

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Yes. But no option to disable as a default.

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Community Expert ,
Dec 19, 2022 Dec 19, 2022

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@nur development 

 

Can you go to Help > About and give us a screenshot with your version? Also, what is your OS and version? 

 

Jane

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Explorer ,
Dec 19, 2022 Dec 19, 2022

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See attachedScreenshot 2022-12-19 152844.png

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Adobe Employee ,
Dec 20, 2022 Dec 20, 2022

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Thanks for confirming that @nur development 

What if when you disable the new user interface, do you get the option back?

How to disable the New UI, click here

 

Thanks,

Akanchha 

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Explorer ,
Dec 20, 2022 Dec 20, 2022

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I would rather not switch the interface, but it was working in the old interface.

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Community Beginner ,
Jan 08, 2023 Jan 08, 2023

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I had this exact same problem, and the only way to fix it was to disable the new interface. So Adobe is now hosting webpages telling us to unclick the "Open Documents As New Tabs In The Same Window" option, despite the fact that this option no longer exists - e.g. https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/viewing-pdfs-viewing-preferences.html.

 

Can you confirm, at least, that the option to disable the new version will remain in place going forward? I've been using Acrobat for >25 years, I rely on it daily, and the new interface is frustrating and unintuitive.

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LEGEND ,
Jan 08, 2023 Jan 08, 2023

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None of us can confirm Adobe's plans. 

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Community Beginner ,
Aug 24, 2023 Aug 24, 2023

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I wish they would bring this feature back, it's a pain to keep having to drag those windows out every time I need to compare many different pdf files.

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New Here ,
Sep 02, 2023 Sep 02, 2023

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I will uninstall adobe  [cursing removed]  tabs!!!! 

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New Here ,
Jan 01, 2024 Jan 01, 2024

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I can't believe why companies nowdays are pushing or deactivating options the people love... It's like they have a meeting and say: "Hey guys, how can we annoy users which are using or product since 25 years ? hmmmmm.... let's disable some basic functions the people like so that they have to look 1 hour in the internet to get their function back. Anyway we will push it in further updates so that they use another pdf reader..."

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New Here ,
Oct 18, 2023 Oct 18, 2023

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The new view is HORRIBLE. Quit completely changing the interface on a program we need to use every day efficiently. These changes are useless. 

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New Here ,
Oct 18, 2023 Oct 18, 2023

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Yes, this seems to be happening in the latest. Can someone at Adobe let us know if we can disable tabs?
O/S: Windows 11 (22H2)
Adobe Acrobat Reader version below:

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"General" Preferences window has no "Open documents in tabs" option to be checked/unchecked to enable/disable this.

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Appreciate it very much!
Thanks,
Kumar

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Community Expert ,
Oct 19, 2023 Oct 19, 2023

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It is possible when you disable the new UI.

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Explorer ,
Apr 24, 2024 Apr 24, 2024

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I have no memory of disabling the new UI, but I have that option under Settings. But it doesn't work (yes, I restarted Acrobat). All documents still in one window, different tabs. Hate it! (Screenshot in Swedish)

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New Here ,
Nov 03, 2023 Nov 03, 2023

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This is very frustrating that Adobe would disable this feature. 

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Community Beginner ,
Nov 08, 2023 Nov 08, 2023

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I'm in same situation on Mac OS X 10.15.7 with Adobe Acrobat fully updated! 

Tab option only in onlder version of Acrobat. 

 

This is soo boring!

 

>=/

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New Here ,
May 06, 2024 May 06, 2024

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I agree 100% that they need to bring back the disable tabs feature. I'm not completely against the "new UI" IF... IF we can have this option to disable tabs!

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New Here ,
May 10, 2024 May 10, 2024

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Really, really don't want to use another PDF viewer, but I can if needed. Why would you remove such a good option...feel free to chime in here and get attention brought so this will be resolved.

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New Here ,
May 12, 2024 May 12, 2024

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So fustrating that cannot disable tabs. Adobe-please bring it back!

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Community Expert ,
May 13, 2024 May 13, 2024

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quote

So fustrating that cannot disable tabs. Adobe-please bring it back!

By @Dennis37346273r4bq

 

The Acrobat team does not have Ideas and Bugs in the Community forums as most other applications do. Instead they use a separate website called UserVoice. You need to post here for the Acrobat team to see and track it: https://acrobat.uservoice.com/

 

 

Also, if you disable the New Experience you will be able to have floating windows again.

Steps to enable [and disable] the new experience

  • To enable the new experience, go to View > Enable new Acrobat and click Restart.
  • To disable the new experience,
    • Windows: Click the hamburger menu ( 3 lines ) at the upper left corner and choose Disable new Acrobat.
    • macOS: Go to View > Disable new Acrobat.

Details here: https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/new-acrobat-experience.html 

 

Jane

 

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Community Beginner ,
Sep 03, 2024 Sep 03, 2024

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This doesn't seem to work at all in the latest update.  I.e., no way to disable the "new" and no option to open documents in their own windows anymore. 24.003.20054 is the version I see.

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