How to Restore One-Click PDF Email Attachments in Adobe Acrobat
Question details
Users need a way to restore the one-click email attachment icon in the Adobe Acrobat toolbar.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to quickly attach an open PDF document directly to a new Outlook email message.
- Observed behavior
- The dedicated email attachment toolbar icon was replaced by a Share tool after an update, forcing users to navigate through a menu and manually select Send as Attachment.
Verify that your preferred desktop email client, such as Microsoft Outlook, is correctly installed and set as the default mail application in your computer's system settings.
Customize the Quick Actions Toolbar
You can manually add the specific 'Send by Email' icon back to your main Acrobat toolbar for quick access.
Adobe allows users to customize the Quick Actions toolbar. By manually adding the email tool, you can bypass the new Share menu and restore your one-click workflow.
Right-click on an empty area of the Acrobat toolbar at the top of the screen and select 'Customize Quick Actions' from the context menu.
In the customization dialog box, expand the 'Save & Export' or 'File' category to reveal the available tools.
Select the 'Send by Email' icon and click the upward arrow or '+' button to move it into your Quick Actions toolbar.
Click 'Save' or 'Apply' at the bottom of the window. The email icon will now be permanently docked on your main interface.
Revert to the Classic Acrobat Interface
If you dislike the updated Share menu entirely, you can disable the new Acrobat experience and return to the classic layout.
Send PDFs via Email Instantly with WPS Office
If navigating through interface updates is disrupting your workflow, WPS Office offers a streamlined PDF reader and editor. You can send any PDF as an email attachment with a single click right from the home ribbon.
- 1. Install WPS Office: Download and install WPS Office Free on your computer.
- 2. Open Your PDF: Launch WPS PDF and open the document you wish to send.
- 3. Click the Email Icon: Navigate to the 'Home' tab on the top ribbon and simply click the 'Email' icon.
- 4. Send Your Attachment: Your default email application will automatically open a new draft with the PDF attached.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Adobe remove the email icon from the main toolbar?
Adobe introduced a unified 'Share' tool to streamline cloud collaboration and link sharing. This consolidated several options, including email attachments and cloud links, into a single dropdown menu to save toolbar space.
How do I change the default email client in Adobe Acrobat?
Go to 'Menu' > 'Preferences' (or 'Acrobat' > 'Preferences' on Mac), select 'Email Accounts' from the left pane, add your preferred email client such as Microsoft Outlook or Gmail, and click 'Make Default'.
Can I still send a PDF via webmail using the new Share button?
Yes. When you click the Share button and select 'Send as Attachment', you can choose 'Webmail' from the prompt and sign in to Gmail, Yahoo, or other web-based email providers to send your document.
