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Fix Acrobat Reader Menu Bar Moving the Document While Scrolling
Question details
The user is experiencing a display bug in Acrobat Reader where the top menu bar continuously appears and disappears during scrolling, pushing the document content downward and disrupting the reading experience.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Scrolling through a PDF document in standard view or Reading Mode.
- Observed behavior
- The top menu bar dynamically reappears while scrolling, which pushes the document down and alters the reading position. In Reading Mode, the top bar may fail to disappear entirely.
Ensure your device is connected to a stable internet connection, as you will need to download the latest application update from the App Store to resolve this bug.
Update Acrobat Reader from the App Store
Installing the latest version of Acrobat Reader (18.11.00 or newer) directly patches the scrolling display bug.
Adobe has officially acknowledged this display issue and released a patch starting from version 18.11.00. The update corrects the app's scrolling behavior so that the menu bar no longer appears unexpectedly to shift the document.
Navigate to your device's home screen and open the App Store application.
Tap on your profile icon or use the search bar to find 'Adobe Acrobat Reader'.
If an update is available (version 18.11.00 or later), tap the 'Update' button. Wait for the installation to complete.
Launch the newly updated Acrobat Reader, open a PDF document, and scroll through the pages to ensure the top bar no longer disrupts your view.
Enjoy Distraction-Free PDF Reading with WPS Office
If interface bugs in your current PDF reader continue to interrupt your workflow, consider switching to WPS Office. It provides a lightweight, highly compatible PDF viewing and editing experience designed for seamless reading without unexpected menu shifts.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Visit the official WPS website and download the free WPS Office suite.
- 2. Open Your PDF: Launch WPS Office and open your PDF document directly within the application.
- 3. Enter Reading Mode: Enable Reading Mode for a stable, full-screen viewing experience without distracting toolbars.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the menu bar keep popping up when I scroll in Acrobat Reader?
This is a known interface bug in older versions of Acrobat Reader where the app misinterprets scroll gestures, causing the menu bar to trigger and push the document down. Updating to version 18.11.00 or newer resolves this.
How do I hide the menu bar permanently while reading a PDF?
You can use 'Reading Mode' or 'Full Screen' mode in most PDF readers to hide toolbars. If the bar remains visible in Acrobat Reader's Reading Mode, updating to the latest patch from the App Store is recommended.
What should I do if the update doesn't fix the Reading Mode issue?
If you have updated to the latest version and the top bar still fails to disappear in Reading Mode, you can submit direct feedback to Adobe support through the app or consider using an alternative PDF reader like WPS Office.
