How to Show Adobe Acrobat Page Display Controls Side by Side
Question details
The user wants to pin page display controls, such as Fit to Width and Fit One Full Page, directly to the toolbar side by side instead of accessing them via a drop-down menu.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Customizing the PDF reader interface for quicker and easier access to frequently used page viewing options.
- Observed behavior
- In Acrobat version 2019.008.20080 and later, the page display controls are grouped into a drop-down menu by default.
Ensure you are not in Full Screen mode, as the main toolbar is hidden during full-screen playback. Press the Esc key to return to the standard window view if necessary.
Pin Page Display Tools to the Top Toolbar
Customize the Acrobat toolbar to extract tools from the drop-down menu and display them side by side.
By default, Adobe groups certain viewing tools to save screen space. You can manually select which tools you want to keep persistently visible on your heads-up display.
Right-click on any empty space on the Acrobat top toolbar to open the customization context menu.
Hover your cursor over the 'Show Page Display Tools' option in the menu.
Click on the specific page display controls you want to add, such as 'Fit to Width', 'Fit One Full Page', or 'Read Mode'. You will need to repeat this process for each tool you want to pin.
View and Manage PDFs with WPS Office
If you prefer an intuitive interface with easily accessible view options, WPS Office includes a highly customizable, built-in PDF reader that displays essential reading controls right where you need them.
- 1. Open your PDF: Launch WPS Office and open your PDF document.
- 2. Locate View Controls: Look at the bottom right corner of the application window on the status bar.
- 3. Use Direct Icons: Click the clearly visible 'Fit Width', 'Fit Page', or zoom icons directly without navigating through complex drop-down menus.
- 4. Access the View Tab: Alternatively, go to the 'View' tab on the top ribbon to easily switch into side-by-side reading modes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Acrobat move my page display tools to a drop-down menu?
Adobe updated its interface in version 2019 and newer versions to create a cleaner, more streamlined workspace. As a result, less frequently used tools were grouped into drop-down menus by default to save toolbar space.
Can I reset the Acrobat toolbar to its default settings?
Yes, you can easily restore the default layout. Right-click an empty area on the top toolbar and select 'Reset Toolbars' from the context menu. This will revert all customized icons to their original locations.
How do I view two pages side by side in Adobe Acrobat?
To view two pages simultaneously, go to View > Page Display in the top menu and select 'Two Page View'. You can also check 'Show Cover Page in Two Page View' if you are reading a document with a book or magazine layout.
Do keyboard shortcuts for Fit to Width and Fit Page still work?
Yes. Even if the display tools are hidden inside a drop-down menu, you can press Ctrl+2 (Windows) or Cmd+2 (Mac) for Fit Width, and Ctrl+0 or Cmd+0 to Fit One Full Page.
