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How to Restore the Bookmark Shortcut in Acrobat Reader for iPhone
Question details
The user wants to bring back the bookmark shortcut on the top toolbar of Acrobat Reader for iPhone, which was removed in a recent update.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Reader Mobile
- Device & OS
- iPhone / iOS
- Scenario
- Navigating large PDF documents and trying to access bookmarks after the app has been updated.
- Observed behavior
- The bookmark shortcut is missing from the top toolbar and has been replaced by a Comments shortcut due to the New Acrobat Experience being enabled by default.
Ensure your Acrobat Reader app is fully updated. The recent interface changes are tied to Adobe's 'New Acrobat Experience' setting, which can be toggled directly within the app.
Disable the New Acrobat Experience
Revert to the classic Acrobat Reader layout to get your bookmark shortcut back on the main toolbar.
The latest Adobe Acrobat Reader update enables the 'New Acrobat Experience' by default. This new interface prioritizes the Comments tool on the top toolbar, hiding the bookmarks menu and making it harder to navigate large documents. Disabling this feature instantly restores the previous layout.
Launch the Adobe Acrobat Reader application on your iPhone.
Tap on your profile icon located in the top-right corner of the main screen.
Select 'Preferences' from the account menu list.
Locate the toggle switch labeled 'Use New Acrobat Experience' and turn it off.
Easily Navigate PDF Bookmarks on iPhone with WPS Office
If you are frustrated by sudden UI changes and missing tools in other PDF readers, try WPS Office. It provides an intuitive, stable reading experience with easy-to-access bookmarks and seamless compatibility with all standard PDF files.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Install WPS Office for free from the Apple App Store on your iPhone.
- 2. Open your PDF: Launch the application and open your PDF document from your local files or cloud storage.
- 3. Access Bookmarks: Tap the 'Outline' or 'Bookmarks' icon clearly visible on the navigation bar to jump instantly between document sections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did my bookmark icon disappear in Acrobat Reader for iPhone?
Adobe recently rolled out the 'New Acrobat Experience', which redesigned the mobile app's top toolbar. It replaced the bookmark shortcut with a Comments shortcut to prioritize annotation tools, hiding bookmarks deeper in the menu.
Can I customize the top toolbar in the New Acrobat Experience?
Currently, the mobile version of the New Acrobat Experience offers very limited customization options for the top toolbar. Reverting to the classic interface is the easiest way to bring the bookmark shortcut back.
Will turning off the New Acrobat Experience delete my existing PDF bookmarks?
No. Disabling the New Acrobat Experience only changes the user interface of the app. All your PDF documents, comments, and existing bookmarks are embedded in the files and will remain completely intact.
