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How to Stop Acrobat App Links and Ads When Pasting Text on iOS
Question details
The user is experiencing an issue where unexpected promotional text and app links appear when pasting copied text on an iPhone or iPad.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat / Adobe Scan
- Device & OS
- iOS
- Scenario
- Copying text from a PDF application and pasting it into another app or text field on an iOS device.
- Observed behavior
- The pasted content automatically includes an unexpected link to the Acrobat app along with additional promotional text.
Ensure your iOS device is connected to the internet and check the App Store to see if there are any pending updates for your PDF applications.
Keep the Adobe App Updated to Receive the Official Fix
Since this is a known bug under investigation by the product team, updating the app is the primary way to receive the permanent fix once it is released.
Adobe has officially acknowledged that appending promotional links to the clipboard is an unintended issue affecting Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Scan on iOS. Because there is currently no user-side toggle to disable this behavior in the settings menu, users must rely on an upcoming software patch.
Unlock your iPhone or iPad and launch the App Store application from your home screen.
Tap on your Apple ID profile picture located in the top right corner of the screen.
Scroll down to the 'Available Updates' section. Look for Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Scan in the list.
If an update is available, tap the 'Update' button next to the app to install the latest version containing potential bug fixes.
Manually Remove the Promotional Link After Pasting
Use this temporary workaround to ensure your pasted text remains clean until the official app update resolves the bug.
Enjoy an Ad-Free PDF Experience with WPS Office for iOS
Tired of unexpected links and promotional text when copying from PDFs? Switch to WPS Office. It provides a clean, seamless PDF reading and editing experience on iOS without injecting unwanted ads into your clipboard.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Get WPS Office for free from the Apple App Store on your iOS device.
- 2. Open your PDF document: Launch the app and open the PDF file you wish to read or extract text from.
- 3. Copy text cleanly: Long-press to select your desired text, tap 'Copy', and paste it anywhere without hidden promotional links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Acrobat app link appear when I paste text on my iPhone?
This is a known issue affecting certain versions of Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Scan on iOS. The app automatically appends a promotional link and text to the clipboard content when you copy text from a document.
Can I disable the promotional text in Adobe Acrobat's settings?
Currently, there is no user-side setting or toggle within the Adobe Acrobat or Scan iOS apps to disable this clipboard behavior. You will need to wait for a bug fix update from the developer.
Is my iOS device infected with a virus causing these ads?
No, this is not a virus or malware. It is a specific application behavior programmed into the Adobe iOS apps that is currently being investigated and resolved by their development team.
How will I know when this copy-paste issue is fixed?
Keep an eye on the release notes for Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Scan in the iOS App Store. The product team will deploy the fix through a routine app update, which you can download to resolve the issue.
