How to Change the Adobe Acrobat App Language on iPad
Question details
The user needs to revert the Adobe Acrobat app language on their iPad back to English.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- iPadOS
- Scenario
- A Russian keyboard was added to an iPad whose primary language is Hungarian, causing the Adobe Acrobat app to display in Russian instead of English.
- Observed behavior
- Adobe Acrobat remains in Russian, and neither removing the Russian keyboard nor reinstalling the app resolves the language issue.
Before attempting to change language preferences, ensure your iPadOS is updated to the latest version, as the operating system directly controls the default language settings for third-party applications.
Adjust the iPadOS Preferred Language Order
Since iPadOS controls the language used by third-party apps like Adobe Acrobat, reordering your system's preferred languages will force the app to display in English.
When you add a new keyboard, iPadOS may automatically add that language to your preferred languages list. If your primary language (e.g., Hungarian) is not natively supported by Acrobat, the app will fall back to the next available language on your list, which in this scenario became Russian.
Unlock your iPad and tap the Settings app icon on your home screen.
Scroll down on the left-hand menu and tap on 'General', then select 'Language & Region' on the right side of the screen.
Under the 'Preferred Languages' section, locate 'English'. Tap, hold, and drag the three horizontal lines next to English to move it above Russian in the list.
Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the App Switcher, swipe up on the Adobe Acrobat preview to close it, and then reopen the app to apply the language change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did adding a keyboard change my app's language?
When you add a keyboard in a new language, iPadOS often adds that language to your Preferred Languages list. If an app doesn't support your primary iPad language, it automatically defaults to the next available language on that list.
Can I change the language for Adobe Acrobat without changing my whole system language?
Yes, in newer versions of iPadOS, you can set languages on a per-app basis. Go to Settings, scroll down until you find Acrobat, tap on it, and select your desired language under the 'Preferred Language' option.
Why didn't reinstalling the app fix the language issue?
Reinstalling an app only resets its internal files and local data. The app's interface language is still determined directly by your iPadOS system settings, so the fresh installation simply pulls the exact same language preference from your device again upon launch.
