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How to Turn PDF Pages on iPad by Tapping Instead of Swiping
Question details
The user wants to navigate to the next or previous page in a PDF on an iPad by tapping the left or right side of the screen instead of swiping, as the swiping animation causes dizziness.
- Product
- PDF Reader Apps
- Device & OS
- iPadOS
- Scenario
- Reading a PDF document in full-screen mode and trying to navigate pages comfortably without motion-inducing swipe animations.
- Observed behavior
- The current application only supports swiping to switch pages, as tapping the screen is mapped to showing or hiding the editing menu.
Check your current PDF reader's version and settings menu, as gesture controls and accessibility options vary significantly between different applications and updates.
Submit a Feature Request for Tap-to-Turn Functionality
Since the default Adobe Acrobat app on iPad currently only supports swiping to accommodate the hidden menu interface, submitting a request is the best way to encourage developers to add this accessibility feature.
In many standard iPad PDF apps, tapping the screen is exclusively used to bring up the toolbars and menus that are hidden in full-screen mode. Because of this, developers have mapped page turning strictly to swipe gestures.
To push for a tap-based page turn option on iPad devices similar to what is available on some Galaxy devices, you can submit direct feedback to the product team.
Open your web browser and navigate to the official user feedback forum for your PDF app, such as https://acrobat.uservoice.com/ for Adobe.
Use the search bar to look for 'Tap to turn pages on iPad' or 'Accessibility page navigation' to see if others have requested this.
If a similar request exists, upvote it. If not, create a new submission explaining that swiping causes dizziness and that an edge-tapping option is needed.
Switch to Continuous Scrolling Mode
If horizontal swiping animations cause discomfort, changing your document view to a continuous vertical scroll can provide a smoother, less dizzying reading experience.
Enjoy a More Comfortable PDF Reading Experience with WPS Office
If your current PDF reader's swipe animations cause discomfort, WPS Office for iPad provides versatile viewing options. With features like Mobile View, continuous scrolling, and presentation modes, you can easily customize your reading experience to eliminate dizziness and read at your own pace.
- 1. Install WPS Office: Download and install WPS Office from the Apple App Store on your iPad.
- 2. Open Your Document: Launch the app and open your PDF document from your local iPad storage or connected cloud drive.
- 3. Access View Tools: Tap the 'Tools' icon at the bottom of the screen and navigate to the 'View' tab.
- 4. Adjust Reading Settings: Select 'Continuous' scrolling to avoid side-to-side swipe animations, or try 'Mobile View' for a reflowed text experience that is much easier to navigate comfortably.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does tapping the screen not turn the page in my PDF app?
In most standard PDF applications on iPad, tapping the screen is a system-wide gesture used to reveal or hide the reading menus and toolbars. To prevent accidental page turns while trying to access tools, navigation is instead mapped to swipe gestures.
Can I use the iPad volume buttons to turn PDF pages?
Unlike some e-reader devices, iPads generally restrict third-party PDF apps from using volume buttons for page navigation. However, some specialized comic readers or dedicated ebook apps may offer workarounds for this.
Is tap-to-turn available on Android devices?
Yes, many Android devices, including several Samsung Galaxy models, offer more flexible hardware and gesture mappings. Certain Android PDF readers allow you to use volume keys or screen-edge tapping for page navigation.
