When Will the Adobe Acrobat Pro DC Icon Be Updated?
Question details
The user is inquiring about when the Acrobat Pro DC icon will be updated to match the newer rounded-corner design of other Creative Cloud applications.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Managing Adobe application icons and noticing a style inconsistency across the Creative Cloud suite.
- Observed behavior
- The Acrobat Pro DC icon maintains an older design style, lacking the rounded corners seen in recent Adobe Creative Cloud updates.
Ensure that your Adobe Creative Cloud desktop application and Acrobat Pro DC are updated to the latest available versions to receive any rolled-out branding changes.
Update Creative Cloud and Acrobat Pro DC
Adobe pushes branding and icon updates automatically through routine software updates. Keeping your apps current ensures you get the new icon when it is officially released.
Because the application icon is hardcoded into the software files by Adobe, you cannot force the official icon to change from within the program's settings. You must rely on Adobe's official update channels.
Launch the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop application on your computer from your Start menu or Applications folder.
Click on the 'Updates' tab located on the left sidebar to check if a new version of Acrobat Pro DC is available.
Click the 'Update' button next to Acrobat Pro DC if an update is listed, and wait for the installation to finish before restarting the application.
Manually Customize the Shortcut Icon
If you cannot wait for the official update, you can manually change the desktop or dock shortcut icon to a custom rounded-corner version downloaded from the internet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Acrobat Pro DC have a different icon style than Photoshop or Illustrator?
Acrobat Pro DC is developed and managed by a different product division within Adobe, often resulting in separate branding update schedules compared to the core Creative Cloud design applications.
Is there a setting in Acrobat to change the icon to rounded corners?
No, Adobe does not provide an in-app setting or preferences toggle to change icon styles. The official application icon is hardcoded into the software release by the developers.
Will updating my operating system fix the Adobe icon inconsistency?
Operating system updates do not change the hardcoded icons provided by third-party developers like Adobe. You must wait for Adobe to release an application update containing the new icon.
Can I manually replace the Acrobat Pro DC icon on my computer?
Yes, you can manually customize the application shortcut icon on your desktop or dock by right-clicking the shortcut, accessing its properties, and applying a custom downloaded icon file (like .ico or .icns).
