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L23370334ofdk
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August 2, 2024
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Windows 11 Taskbar (sigh)

  • August 2, 2024
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I admit that I've never seen a version of Windows as screwed up as 11 (it makes Windows 8 look good in comparison).  Every day I use it, I find things that are just dumb. After months of struggling to get it to not combine open files on its taskbar, I tried the opposite today - to get 11 to combine all files by type (Excel, PDF's, etc.) so it only shows one icon for each type of file. That worked with Excel, but Win 11 ironically insists on  showing a separate icons on its taskbar for each PDF I opened. 

 

This is  maddening.  I'm beyond caring whether Win 11 combines all PDF's into a single icon , or shows eacg separately on the taskbar. I just want it to be consistent.  How the F do I force 11 it to do that? 

 

Btw, has Adobe given up on fixing the problem of 11's taskbar cloning PDF icons when one is dragged from one monitor to another? A phantom PDF icon still appears next to the real incon on the destination monitor's taskbar when I do that, even though you can't do anythign with that phantom icon.

 

 

 

 

 

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Tariq AhmadCommunity Manager
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September 18, 2024

Hi @L23370334ofdk,

 

Sorry for the delayed response and the troubled experience.

I understand how frustrating it can be. We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention and sharing your experiences.

 

Please know that we are fully committed to addressing issues like this and ensuring the app functions smoothly for all users. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve. If you are still experiencing this issue, let us know, and we'd be happy to assist.

Please ensure Acrobat is updated to check for updates. Launch Acrobat>Help Menu> Check for Updates.

 

If possible, please help me with the following information:

  • Acrobat version
  • Operating System name and version.
  • A screen video or screenshot of the problem. 

 

~Tariq

 

 

 

Karl Heinz Kremer
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Karl Heinz KremerCommunity Expert
Community Expert
August 3, 2024

If you run into a problem with Acrobat (or any Adobe application), the best way to let Adobe know is by filing a bug report:

http://www.adobe.com/products/wishform.html

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L23370334ofdkAuthor
Inspiring
August 9, 2024

I just found an article saying that adobe & Microsoft are working on a tweek that will help with Edge. 

Microsoft Edge and Adobe partner to improve the PDF experience

Hopefully this will be released and will make Edge suck less.  

 

I'm resigned that there's no saving Windows 11.  Seems that MS has turned over the design of it, Teams, etc to millenials and their kids.  As a result, the user interfaces are now as illogical and inconsistent as cell phone apps (fitting, since Win 11 now refers to programs as "apps").  

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