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How to Use New Features in Acrobat Reader Mobile for iOS
Question details
Users want to know about the latest capabilities added to the Acrobat Reader iOS app, specifically how to prevent screen dimming, save annotated shared PDFs, and manage PDF pages.
- Product
- Acrobat Reader Mobile
- Device & OS
- iOS
- Scenario
- Reading lengthy documents, collaborating on shared files, and organizing PDF pages on an iPhone or iPad.
- Observed behavior
- The user aims to utilize new accessibility and Document Cloud features to keep the screen active during reading, save copies with comments intact, and extract or insert pages seamlessly.
Ensure your Acrobat Reader mobile application is updated to the latest version via the Apple App Store to access these new functionalities.
Enable 'Keep Screen On' in Accessibility Settings
Use this feature to prevent your iOS device screen from dimming or turning off while you are reading long PDF documents.
By default, iOS devices will dim and lock the screen after a period of inactivity to save battery. The new accessibility enhancement overrides this while reading.
Open the Acrobat Reader app on your iOS device and tap your profile icon in the top corner to open the app settings.
Scroll down the settings menu and tap on the 'Accessibility' section.
Locate the 'Keep Screen On' option and toggle the switch to the ON position to prevent the screen from sleeping while reading.
Save a Copy of Shared PDF Documents with Comments
Create a local copy of a shared document that permanently retains all annotations, highlights, and comments.
Use Organize Tools to Insert or Extract Pages
Modify your PDF structure directly from your iOS device by inserting new pages or extracting existing ones.
Edit, Annotate, and Organize PDFs on Mobile with WPS Office
WPS Office for iOS provides a powerful built-in PDF toolkit. It allows you to comfortably read documents without screen interruptions, add and save comments, and effortlessly insert, extract, or merge pages—all within a single app.
- 1. Open Your PDF: Download and launch WPS Office on your iOS device, then open your PDF document from local storage or cloud.
- 2. Use Mobile View: Tap 'Mobile View' at the bottom of the screen to optimize the text for reading and prevent the device screen from sleeping automatically.
- 3. Organize Pages: Tap the 'Tools' icon (four squares), navigate to the 'PDF Edit' tab, and select 'Page Setup' or 'Extract Pages' to reorganize your document.
- 4. Save with Comments: After adding annotations via the 'Annotation' tab, simply tap the 'Save' icon to keep a permanent local copy with all comments intact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Organize Pages tools in Acrobat Reader free on iOS?
Basic viewing and commenting are free, but advanced tools like inserting or extracting pages via Organize Pages generally require an active Adobe Acrobat Premium or Document Cloud subscription.
Why can't I find the 'Keep Screen On' option in my Acrobat app?
The 'Keep Screen On' feature was introduced in a recent update. If you cannot see it under Settings > Accessibility, check the App Store and update your Acrobat Reader Mobile app to the latest version.
If I save a copy of a shared PDF, will the original owner see my new comments?
No. When you use 'Save a Copy', it creates a standalone local file. Any new comments or edits you add to this saved copy will not automatically sync back to the original shared document.
Can I use WPS Office to extract pages from a PDF on my iPhone?
Yes. WPS Office for iOS includes robust PDF tools that allow you to easily extract specific pages, merge documents, and convert formats directly from your mobile device.
