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Fix Hebrew Text Disappearing in Adobe Reader on Android
Question details
Users are unable to successfully fill out PDF form fields with Hebrew text on Android devices.
- Product
- Adobe Reader
- Device & OS
- Android (Samsung Galaxy Z Fold / DeX)
- Scenario
- Filling out interactive PDF form fields using a Right-to-Left (RTL) language like Hebrew while operating in Samsung DeX mode.
- Observed behavior
- Hebrew text completely disappears after typing and moving to the next form field, whereas English text remains visible and works normally.
Ensure your Android device and the Adobe Reader app are updated to their latest versions, as developers frequently release patches for text rendering and Samsung DeX compatibility issues.
Switch to the Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard
Using a third-party keyboard with robust multilingual and Right-to-Left (RTL) language support can resolve text rendering conflicts in PDF form fields.
The default system keyboard on Samsung devices may occasionally struggle to properly commit RTL text strings into specific third-party PDF form fields, especially in DeX mode. Switching to Microsoft SwiftKey often acts as a reliable workaround.
Open the Google Play Store on your Android device, search for 'Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard', and tap 'Install'.
Go to your Android Settings, navigate to 'General management' > 'Keyboard list and default', and toggle Microsoft SwiftKey on. Set it as your default keyboard.
Open the SwiftKey app settings, tap on 'Languages', download the Hebrew language pack, and enable it.
Reopen your PDF document in Adobe Reader and attempt to fill out the form fields using the newly installed SwiftKey keyboard.
Report the Bug to Adobe Support
If changing your keyboard does not resolve the vanishing text, the issue may require a direct patch from the app developer.
Fill Multilingual PDF Forms Easily with WPS Office
If your current PDF viewer struggles with Hebrew or other RTL languages, switch to WPS Office. It features a powerful, built-in PDF editor that reliably handles form filling, annotations, and standard formatting without text disappearing glitches.
- 1. Install WPS Office: Download and install the free WPS Office app from the Google Play Store.
- 2. Open Your PDF: Launch WPS Office and tap on the 'PDF' tab to open your target form document.
- 3. Fill the Form Fields: Tap directly on the interactive fields to type your Hebrew text. The text will remain visible and properly formatted.
- 4. Save the Document: Tap the 'Save' icon at the top left to secure your filled-out PDF form locally or to the cloud.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Hebrew text disappear when I leave a PDF form field on Android?
This usually occurs due to a rendering bug in the PDF reader app when processing Right-to-Left (RTL) language scripts, or a compatibility issue between the device's default keyboard and the app's text input framework.
Does using Samsung DeX cause PDF text glitches?
Samsung DeX changes how apps handle screen scaling and keyboard inputs. While DeX itself doesn't inherently break PDFs, some apps are not fully optimized for text input rendering within the DeX desktop environment, leading to disappearing text.
Is there a PDF viewer for Android that handles Hebrew forms better?
Yes. If you are experiencing issues with Adobe Reader, alternative comprehensive document apps like WPS Office often provide more stable form-filling experiences for RTL languages on Android.
