How to Sort OneDrive Files by Date in Acrobat Open Dialog
Question details
User needs to sort OneDrive files by 'Date Modified' when attempting to open a document from Adobe Acrobat DC.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat DC
- Device & OS
- Windows
- Scenario
- Opening a PDF file stored in OneDrive directly from Adobe Acrobat's Open dialog.
- Observed behavior
- The Acrobat OneDrive sidebar only displays files sorted by name and does not provide an option to sort by Date Modified.
Ensure you have the OneDrive desktop application installed and your cloud files are synchronized to a local folder on your Windows PC.
Use the Local OneDrive Synchronized Folder
Bypass Acrobat's built-in OneDrive sidebar by navigating through the standard Windows File Explorer interface to access file sorting options.
The native OneDrive integration sidebar within Adobe Acrobat DC offers a simplified view that restricts advanced sorting capabilities. By utilizing the operating system's native file browsing dialog, you regain full control over how your files are displayed, including sorting by date, size, and type.
Launch Adobe Acrobat DC and go to 'File' > 'Open' from the top menu, or simply press the Ctrl+O keyboard shortcut.
Instead of clicking the 'OneDrive' option in the left-hand sidebar, click on 'My Computer', then click the 'Browse' button to open the standard Windows dialog.
In the Windows Open dialog, locate your 'OneDrive' folder in the left navigation pane and click to open it.
Click the 'Date modified' column header at the top of the file list. Clicking it once will sort the files by date; clicking it again will reverse the chronological order.
Easily Open and Sort OneDrive PDFs with WPS Office
WPS Office features a powerful built-in PDF reader and editor that seamlessly integrates with your local Windows file system, allowing you to easily sort and manage your OneDrive PDFs by date, name, or size without interface restrictions.
- 1. Download and Install WPS Office: Get the free WPS Office suite from the official website and install it on your Windows PC.
- 2. Open WPS PDF: Launch WPS Office and click on the 'PDF' tab on the home screen to access the dedicated PDF workspace.
- 3. Access the Open Dialog: Click 'Open' to launch the standard Windows file browser, which natively supports all sorting features.
- 4. Sort OneDrive Files: Navigate to your local OneDrive folder and click the 'Date modified' column to instantly sort your PDFs before opening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why doesn't the Acrobat OneDrive sidebar allow sorting by date?
The built-in OneDrive integration in Adobe Acrobat DC uses a simplified API designed primarily for quick cloud access. It currently lacks the advanced file explorer features, like custom column sorting, found in the native Windows OS.
Do I need to download my OneDrive files to open them this way?
If you use OneDrive's 'Files On-Demand' feature, the files will appear in your local folder but won't take up hard drive space until you open them. Double-clicking the file in the Open dialog will automatically download and open it.
Can I set 'Date Modified' as the default sorting method in Windows?
Yes. Open your OneDrive folder in Windows File Explorer, sort the view by 'Date modified', then go to View > Options > View tab, and click 'Apply to Folders'. This will make it the default view for all folders of the same type.
