Fix 'Show in Finder' Missing in Adobe Acrobat DC on macOS
Question details
Users are unable to locate the 'Show in Finder' or 'Reveal in Finder' command in Adobe Acrobat DC after a recent software update on macOS.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat DC
- Device & OS
- macOS Catalina
- Scenario
- Trying to quickly locate the source folder of a currently open PDF document directly from the application interface.
- Observed behavior
- The 'Show in Finder' option has completely disappeared from the application menus and context menus, preventing users from natively opening the file's directory.
Take note of the exact file name of the PDF you are currently viewing and verify your current version of Adobe Acrobat DC under the application's Help menu.
Locate the PDF File Manually via macOS Finder
Since the feature has been temporarily removed or bugged in the specific Acrobat release, using macOS's built-in Spotlight or Finder search is the most reliable workaround.
The removal of the 'Show in Finder' feature is typically an issue tied to specific Adobe Acrobat 2020 updates rather than a macOS Catalina settings change. Until Adobe patches the application, manual searching is required.
In Adobe Acrobat, go to File > Properties to view the document's metadata, which often displays the local file path.
Press Command (⌘) + Spacebar on your Mac keyboard to open Spotlight Search.
Type the exact name of your PDF document. Once it appears in the results, hold the Command (⌘) key and press Enter to instantly reveal its location in Finder.
Check for Pending Adobe Acrobat Updates
Adobe regularly releases patch updates to fix user interface bugs and restore missing features reported by the community.
Easily View and Manage PDFs with WPS Office for Mac
If missing file management features in Adobe Acrobat disrupt your workflow, consider using the built-in PDF reader in WPS Office for Mac. It provides a native, seamless macOS experience that allows you to read, edit, and instantly locate your PDF files without dealing with missing menu commands.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Download and install the WPS Office suite specifically optimized for macOS.
- 2. Open your PDF document: Launch WPS Office, drag and drop your PDF file into the application, or use the 'Open' menu.
- 3. Access file location directly: Right-click the document tab at the top of the interface and select 'Open File Directory' to instantly reveal the file in Finder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Adobe remove the 'Show in Finder' option from Acrobat?
The disappearance is generally considered an unintended bug or interface regression introduced in a specific Acrobat 2020 update on macOS Catalina, rather than an intentional removal by Adobe.
Is there a keyboard shortcut to reveal a file in Finder from Acrobat?
When the 'Show in Finder' command is completely missing from the application's underlying code or menus, any previously assigned keyboard shortcuts will also fail to work.
Can I downgrade my Acrobat version to get the feature back?
Yes. If you have a Time Machine backup or access to an older Adobe installer, you can uninstall your current version and install a previous build of Acrobat DC where the 'Show in Finder' feature was fully functional.
