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How to Organize PDF Files in Chronological Order in Acrobat Reader Mobile
Question details
The user wants to know how to sort and organize PDF documents by date in chronological order within the mobile application.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Reader Mobile
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Managing and locating PDF documents efficiently based on when they were modified, created, or accessed on a mobile device.
- Observed behavior
- The Recent tab in the mobile app does not support manual sorting, requiring users to find an alternative method to view files in chronological order.
Ensure you are logged into your Adobe account on the Acrobat Reader Mobile app so that your starred files sync properly across your document cloud.
Use the Starred Tab to Sort Files Chronologically
Since the Recent tab automatically orders files by last opened and cannot be manually sorted, starring your important files allows you to sort them by date.
The Acrobat Reader Mobile app limits custom sorting within the standard Recent view. However, the Starred files section includes built-in sorting features, making it the best workaround for organizing documents by date.
Open Acrobat Reader Mobile and locate the PDF files you wish to organize. Tap the star icon next to each file to mark it as a favorite.
Tap on the 'Starred' tab located in the bottom navigation menu of the application to view all your marked files.
Tap the sorting icon (usually depicted as horizontal lines or an arrow) at the top of the Starred list, and select 'Date' to arrange your files chronologically.
Easily Sort and Organize PDFs by Date with WPS Office
If you need a more flexible way to manage your mobile documents, WPS Office provides robust file management tools. You can easily sort all your recent and local PDF files chronologically with a single tap, without needing to star them first.
- 1. Open WPS Office: Launch the WPS Office mobile app and tap on the 'PDF' filter at the top of the home screen to display all your PDF files.
- 2. Access the sorting menu: Tap the sorting icon located in the upper right corner of the document list.
- 3. Sort by Time: Select 'Time' from the dropdown menu to instantly arrange all your PDF documents in chronological order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I sort files in the Recent tab in Acrobat Reader Mobile?
Adobe Acrobat Reader Mobile currently does not support manual sorting within the Recent tab. Files in this tab are strictly and automatically ordered by the exact time they were last opened by the user.
Can I organize PDFs into custom folders on my mobile device?
Yes, you can navigate to the 'Files' tab, select your local device storage or a connected cloud service like Document Cloud, and create new folders to manually categorize and organize your PDF files.
Does sorting by date use the creation date or the modified date?
When sorting by date in the Starred tab, the application typically orders the files based on their last modified date or the date they were added to the cloud, depending on the file's storage location.
