How to Set Adobe Acrobat to Attach PDFs to Email with One Click
Question details
The user wants to restore a one-click button to attach the current PDF document directly to an email draft, avoiding the default Share window.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Sending a PDF document via email directly from within the PDF viewer.
- Observed behavior
- Clicking the email or share icon opens the Adobe Share window/pane instead of immediately creating a new draft in the default email client with the attached PDF.
Ensure your computer's default email client (such as Microsoft Outlook or Windows Mail) is properly configured, as PDF viewers rely on the system's default mail settings to generate the email draft.
Install the Quick File Send Button Script
Since newer versions of Acrobat removed the built-in envelope button, you can install a custom script to restore a single-click email command.
Modern updates to Adobe Acrobat replaced the traditional quick-email envelope button with a 'Share' pane intended for cloud collaboration. To regain the one-click local email attachment functionality, users can add a custom JavaScript file, such as the Quick File Send Button script, directly into the Acrobat installation folder.
Search for and download the 'Acrobat/Reader 2019 – Quick File Send Button' JavaScript file from a trusted Adobe script repository or community forum.
Open your file explorer and navigate to the Adobe JavaScripts directory. On Windows, this is typically located at C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat DC\Acrobat\Javascripts.
Move the downloaded .js file into this JavaScripts folder.
Close and reopen Adobe Acrobat. You should now see a new one-click send button available in the toolbar or Add-on Tools menu, which will bypass the Share window.
Use the Built-in 'Send as Attachment' Option
If you prefer not to install third-party scripts, you can still use the native share feature, though it requires a few extra clicks.
Easily Send PDFs via Email with WPS Office
If you want a straightforward, built-in way to attach PDFs to an email without dealing with complex scripts or cloud sharing menus, WPS Office offers a quick and user-friendly PDF editor natively equipped with a seamless email-sharing feature.
- 1. Open your PDF: Launch WPS Office and open the PDF document you wish to send.
- 2. Access the Share menu: Click on the 'Menu' button located at the top left corner, then hover over 'Share'.
- 3. Select Email: Click on 'Email' from the dropdown list. WPS will immediately invoke your default email client with the PDF attached as a new draft.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Adobe Acrobat remove the one-click email button?
Adobe redesigned the interface to promote its Document Cloud collaboration services. The traditional local email button was replaced by a unified 'Share' pane, encouraging users to send cloud links rather than physical file attachments.
How do I change the default email application used for PDF attachments?
Acrobat relies on your system's default settings. On Windows, go to Settings > Apps > Default apps, select 'Email', and choose your preferred application (like Outlook). In Acrobat, you can also manage this by going to Edit > Preferences > Email Accounts.
Are custom Adobe scripts safe to install?
Scripts downloaded from reputable developers or official Adobe community forums are generally safe. However, always ensure you download JavaScript (.js) files from trusted sources to avoid executing malicious code on your computer.
