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Fix Missing Email PDF Forms as Attachment in Acrobat Reader Mobile
Question details
Users are unable to find the option to directly email a PDF form as an attachment from the Acrobat Reader Mobile application.
- Product
- Acrobat Reader Mobile
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Trying to send a filled PDF form as an email attachment to a recipient directly from a mobile device.
- Observed behavior
- The dedicated email attachment button seems to have disappeared from the main interface, leaving users unsure how to attach the PDF to an email.
Ensure your Acrobat Reader Mobile app is updated to the latest version from your device's app store and verify that you have an email client set up on your phone.
Use the Share as Attachment Option from the Three-Dot Menu
Adobe relocated the direct attachment option into the main document menu to streamline the app interface. You can access it via the top-right menu.
In recent updates to the Acrobat Reader Mobile app, the interface was redesigned to consolidate sharing options. The direct 'Email' icon was removed from the primary toolbar and moved into a drop-down menu.
Launch the Acrobat Reader Mobile app and open the specific PDF form you wish to send via email.
Locate and tap the three-dot menu icon situated at the top right corner of the document view screen.
From the drop-down list, tap on 'Share as Attachment' (or 'Send a Copy' in some versions) rather than generating a shared link.
Your mobile device's share sheet will appear. Select your preferred email app (such as Gmail, Apple Mail, or Outlook) to draft a new email with the PDF already attached.
Easily Fill and Email PDF Forms with WPS Office
If you are tired of confusing menu updates, WPS Office offers a powerful, intuitive built-in PDF reader and editor for mobile devices. You can effortlessly fill out forms, add signatures, and share documents directly as email attachments in just a few taps.
- 1. Open the PDF Form: Launch the WPS Office mobile app and open the PDF document you need to send.
- 2. Access the Share Menu: Tap the 'Share' icon prominently located in the toolbar at the bottom of your screen.
- 3. Select Share as File: Choose the 'Share as File' or 'Send File' option to ensure you are sending the actual document rather than a cloud link.
- 4. Choose Your Email App: Select your email client from the share menu to instantly attach the PDF to a blank email draft.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the email icon disappear from my Acrobat Reader mobile app?
Adobe periodically updates the application's user interface to streamline menus and prioritize cloud sharing. The direct email icon was moved into the top-right three-dot menu under the 'Share as Attachment' option to consolidate all sharing features in one place.
Can I share a read-only link instead of an email attachment?
Yes. If the PDF file is too large for an email attachment, you can generate a shared link. Instead of choosing 'Share as Attachment', tap the standard 'Share' icon to create an Adobe Document Cloud link that you can text or email to others, which saves storage space.
What if 'Share as Attachment' is missing or greyed out?
This issue typically occurs if the PDF form is restricted by the document's author, requires a digital signature that hasn't been completed, or is corrupted. Try saving a local copy of the PDF to your device first, or check the document's security permissions under properties.
