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September 19, 2019
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Opening multiple files in a specific order

  • September 19, 2019
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I am wanting to open multiple files in the tab mode. The files don't seem to order with any discernable logic. Is there one?

Also, is there a way of setting an order for the files to appear, for example, filename, filesize, date modified etc.

 

I know I can reorder the tabs by dragging the files around, this can be time consuming considering the number of files I need to view.

 

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

    Correct answer Edward33640365ppmk

    Thank you so much!

    2 replies

    Participant
    April 20, 2021

    Hello Rhonda,

     

    You are right. If you select multiple files at once in the Windows Explorer and right-click "Open with Adobe Acrobat", the files will appear in tabs without any logical or useful order.

     

    To display the files in the order you want, sort them first in the Windows Explorer, then double-click on them one by one. The files will appear in Acrobat tabs in the order in which you clicked them. Having to double-click the files one by one is still better than having to reorder the tabs.

    Participant
    April 20, 2021

    Please read:

    .. If you select multiple files at once in the Windows Explorer, right-click and select "Open with Adobe Acrobat"...

    Participant
    April 5, 2023

    Not true.  This does not open them in the order they are listed in the explorer window.

    AkanchhaS8194121
    Legend
    September 27, 2019

    Hey Rhonda,

     

    As you have mentioned above, wanting to open multiple files in tab mode. Would you mind confirming the application you are working on? Are you referring to desktop application Adobe Reader DC or Acrobat DC?

    I am wanting to open multiple files in the tab mode

    Here, opening pdf in tab mode you mean to say you want to view multiple PDF in full screen mode?

     

    Also, is there a way of setting an order for the files to appear, for example, filename, filesize, date modified etc.

    Where exactly you want to set this order? When documents are opened within application or viewed under Home screen.

     

    I know I can reorder the tabs by dragging the files around, this can be time consuming considering the number of files I need to view.

    Multiple files will open in the same order its available in that specific location. It can't be pre-decided how to open it.

     

    I tried to answer as many questions I could. Let me know if there's anything was missed or misunderstood.

     

    Thanks,

    Akanchha