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How to add marquee zoom to the new side panels in Acrobat 2023?

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April 1, 2023
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This is on: Adobe Acrobat Continuous Release Version 2023.001.20093 64 bit, Windows 11

In this new just released acrobat, we lost the ability to put and have the marquee zoom handy in a toolbar (or side panel, as it is now). We can access the tool from the menu (View -> Zoom -> Marquee Zoom) but this is cumbersome and inefficient.

Is there any way in which we could customize the side panel and add this tool (or some other handy tool like 'Take Snapshot' or the marquee snapshot tool as I call it).

It seems like the "Show/Hide -> Toolbar items" functionality is now gone, and this is bad. Can we request that this be back for this new side panels?

Attached are some screenshots of acrobat version and the new side panel.

Modern Acrobat

Correct answer AJB Attorney

Thanks for the communication. I just taught this to our IT folks here. This will avoid heart attacks. --> right side, 3rd icon from bottom, click, flyout, pick scroll and pin. Whew.

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alice_1331

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thank you so much!

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Bakos5FE5

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I really wanted to give a try to the new acrobat, but come on... who came up with this...

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Ben__P

Known Participant

Absolutely bonkers that this is not part of the default navigation tools, or that it is hidden. Thankfully you can switch back to the old layout and be productive with dynamic zoom. This may be a case and culture of looks over function.

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Geoff5E5A

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Please can you just allow the Marquee Zoom tool to be added to the side bar... URGENT, we dont want work arounds, just do it. It is fundamental to use.

AndyPeat

Participant

Totally agree, I just cannot believe they have just done away with quick access to a tool so fundamental to using Acrobat efficiently. It's blown my mind.

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jennbenn

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It is now possible to "pin" the Marquee zoom tool to the lower right sidebar. These instructions are for Acrobat Pro, Mac.

1. In the lower right sidebar, click on the Display the page at 100% magnification icon. (1:1 icon, third from the bottom, above the Zoom in icon, see screenshot) or the Fit one page within the window icon (Acrobat Reader).

A View flyout menu will open.

Marquee zoom should appear about halfway down the list under the "Other Tools" subheading.

Scroll down or click More if Other Tools is not visible.

2. Roll or mouseover the Marquee zoom listing – a Pin icon will appear on the right.

Click the Pin to add the "Marquee zoom" tool to the sidebar.

3. Pinned items are added at the top of the lower right sidebar items, above the page navigation tools.

To remove pinned items from the sidebar, right click on icons to access the "Unpin tool" action.

Acrobat Pro v2023.008.20470 (Jan 2024)

Mac M1, Ventura 13.6.3

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mylest44359532

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Why isn't this default??

tjasek

Participant

A terrible interface just got unuseable. AND THE SOLUTION IS SO SIMPLE: SHORTCUT KEYS for pro users that don't change. Never change. Like AutoCAD does, or Adobe does in EVERY CREATIVE CLOUD APP. We make complex pdfs and need to accurately zoom and navigate in the middle of online meetings daily. Having to pull the marquee zoom from the menu tree is a quality of life issue here. THANK YOU for the disable fix. Implementing company-wide immediately.

AnandSri

Community Manager

Hi All,

Hope you are doing well.

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 and get more out of Acrobat.

We are actively working on all the currently unavailable features, such as customizing the all-page display, navigation & zoom tools such as 2-page view, 2-page with scrolling, marquee & dynamic zoom, etc., from the bottom right menu. And we will address them with the highest priority.

As you get more comfortable with the new interface, please contact us with specific questions on tools, features, or functionalities. We’re happy to provide helpful resources and answers to your questions.

If your critical workflows are impacted, you can switch to the old UI from the “Menu” on the top left corner of Windows and View Menu on MacOS. We will follow up with a detailed community-featured post, guiding you to familiarise yourself with the new interface and regular updates on upcoming changes.

Thanks,

Anand Sri.

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troyf25103654

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Every time Adobe comes out with an update we have to "get familiar with the new interface." It is very annoying. Might I suggest that you all start thinking more of your existing client base that have been using your products for decades and stop changing the interface so much. Adding new things and functions are great, but it should be an option from the initial launch of any upgrade to be able to use your exisiting customized work space. Give us a tour of the new options is acceptable, but again, it should be an option, not a requirement.

The main complaint in this thread is you took away a function that we have had for years as if not giving it a single thought. (Marquee zoom) It is avaialble in the view menu but we should be able to add it as a zoom tool option. How about creating a new tool box called zoom options and allow these to be added as quick select buttons.

Ultimatly in my opinion, stop doing what you want and start doing what your clientel wants.

Thanks

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Eva28425914b200

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SO FRUSTRATING!!!!!!!! BRING THE OLD TOOLBAR BACK ADOBE!

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Monica31960307wbce

Participant

Not impressed with the new Acrobat upgrade either. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Happy to disable it and revert back to user-friendly top menu!

Amal.

Community Manager

Hi there,

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your feedback about the new Acrobat experience. I understand that you're not finding it as intuitive as the previous version, and I want to assure you that we're taking your feedback seriously.

We're always working to improve our products, and your feedback is an important part of that process. I will be forwarding your comments to the design team, and they'll be taking them into account as they continue to develop the new Acrobat experience.

In the meantime, I'd like to offer you some help getting the most out of the new interface. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

The new interface is designed to be clutter-free, so you can quickly focus on your document.
The menu bar, toolbar, and panels have been streamlined, and the tools are organized more logically.
You can customize the interface to your preferences.

For more info, please check the help page https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/new-acrobat-experience.html

I hope this helps! If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Thanks,

Amal

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Jim30812142ou05

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While I understand the clutter free approach for people who just want read a PDF, as a pro user, I need quick and easy access to the tools and features. I spend more time trying to find tools to do the tasks that I need than I do any other piece of software I have ever used. A good comprimise would be to have workspaces like Illustrator so Form makers, QC, print production, document approvers, etc. could quickly get working instead of hobbling them and letting them try to figure out how to get back to work as quickly as possible.

Amal.

Community Manager

Hi @acroferbat

Hope you are doing well and thanks for reaching out.

Please review the help page https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/new-acrobat-experience.html and see if that works for you.

You may also share your feedback to the engineering team here https://acrobat.uservoice.com/

Regards

Amal

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Kelly29448464td17

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This answer does not provide how to add marquee tool to list of tools, I use it very frequently and now everytime I have to put "marquee" into search bar in order to use it. Is there not a way to add it permanently as one of the tools?

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Bender24079415wimx

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Here is how to switch back to good old interface:

To disable the new experience,
- Windows: Click the hamburger menu at the upper left corner and choose Disable new Acrobat.
- macOS: Go to View > Disable new Acrobat.

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