How to Fix Missing Apply Button in Acrobat Redaction Properties
Question details
The user is unable to click the Apply button when setting redaction properties because the properties pane is cut off at the bottom and cannot be resized.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Applying text or image redaction to protect sensitive information in a PDF document.
- Observed behavior
- The redaction properties pane does not fit on the screen and cannot be resized enough to reveal the Apply button, preventing the user from completing the redaction.
Save your current PDF document to avoid any accidental data loss before adjusting your system screen resolutions or restarting the application.
Adjust System Display Scaling and Screen Resolution
Lowering your display scaling or increasing screen resolution will give the application interface more room to fit completely on your screen.
High display scaling settings (like 150% or 200%) are excellent for readability but can occasionally cause large dialog boxes in Adobe Acrobat to extend past the bottom edge of your monitor.
First, try simply maximizing the Acrobat window using the square icon in the top right corner to see if the Apply button appears at the bottom of the screen.
Right-click on an empty space on your desktop and select 'Display settings' (Windows) or go to System Settings > Displays (Mac).
Under the 'Scale and layout' section, change the text and app size to a smaller percentage (e.g., from 150% down to 100% or 125%).
If adjusting the scale isn't enough, try increasing your Display Resolution to a higher setting to create more screen real estate.
Reset the Acrobat Workspace and Check for Updates
Sometimes a temporary glitch in the application workspace or an outdated software version causes UI elements to render incorrectly.
Redact Sensitive Information Easily with WPS PDF
Avoid interface glitches and scaling issues by using WPS Office to quickly redact and protect sensitive information in your PDF documents. Enjoy a smooth, user-friendly interface that scales perfectly on any device.
- 1. Open your PDF in WPS: Launch WPS Office and open the PDF file you need to edit or redact.
- 2. Access the Redact tool: Navigate to the 'Protect' tab on the top ribbon and select the 'Redact' tool.
- 3. Select content to redact: Drag your cursor over the text or images you want to permanently remove from the document.
- 4. Apply redaction: Click 'Apply Redaction' on the toolbar to permanently delete the selected information and save your secure PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are buttons missing at the bottom of my Adobe Acrobat window?
Buttons can be pushed off-screen when your system display scaling is set too high (like 150% or more) or if your screen resolution is too low to display the entire application interface.
How do I change redaction properties before applying them?
You can change redaction appearance, such as the fill color or overlay text, by opening the Redaction Tool Properties from the secondary toolbar before applying the final redaction to your document.
Does reducing system display scaling affect all my apps?
Yes, changing the system-wide display scaling in Windows or Mac settings will make text and interface elements proportionally smaller across all your installed applications.
Can I undo a redaction after clicking apply?
Once you click apply and save the document, the redaction is permanent and cannot be undone. Always keep a backup of the original unredacted file before removing sensitive data.
