Start mode: file/folder preview vs. direct start

[alfonsw28530125]

Adobe Acrobat opens pdf files in at least two different ways, depending how the files were created: Either (mode1) the pdf is opened 'directly', meaning that the content is directly accessible (pdf from most outside source or created with the pdf printer from most application), or (mode2) the pdf is opend in a file/folder mode, where the user has to select the file again and open he file (obviously standard settings for Microsoft Outlook (2016), if one uses "File > Save as PDF!). I can creat both pdf "types" even from outlook (mode1: File > Print (Adobe pdf as printer) vs. mode2: File > save as PDF).

I assume the reasen are different pdf (print) drivers, but I would prefer to switsch to a setting where each pdf is directly opened (mode1) instead of beeing forced to select the file twice.

Any sugesstions how to get rid of this annoying file preview start mode?

Mode1: File has been opened directly

Mode2: File has to be selected again to be opened

[Bernd Alheit]

Mode2 shows a portfolio.

[alfonsw28530125]

Right! But what determines that a pdf is opened directly or as a portfolio? The 'portfolio' created by Outlook's 'save as pdf' is a portfolio consitong of 1 file (makes no sense to me).

Best regards

[Bernd Alheit · Accepted solution]

'save as pdf' in Outlook creates a portfolio of emails and email attachments. When convert a email without attachments you will get a portfolio with one PDF file.

[alfonsw28530125]

ok, including attachments... Now it makes sense! Thanks to for this clarification!