How to View Two or More PDFs at the Same Time in Adobe Acrobat
Question details
The user wants to know how to open and view multiple PDF files simultaneously side-by-side.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Comparing or referencing two or more PDF documents at the same time.
- Observed behavior
- The user needs a method to tile or arrange multiple open PDF windows for simultaneous viewing without overlapping.
Ensure that all the PDF files you want to view are already opened as separate tabs in Adobe Acrobat before attempting to arrange them.
Use the Tile Window Feature in Adobe Acrobat
Arrange your open PDF documents side-by-side or stacked using Acrobat's built-in Tile layout feature.
Adobe Acrobat allows you to instantly organize multiple open tabs into a split-screen view. This is highly beneficial for comparing documents, reviewing revisions, or cross-referencing information.
Launch Adobe Acrobat and open all the PDF documents you wish to view. They will appear as tabs at the top of the interface.
Navigate to the top menu bar and click on the 'Window' tab to open the workspace arrangement options.
Hover over 'Tile' in the drop-down menu and choose either 'Vertically' to place the PDFs side-by-side, or 'Horizontally' to stack them top-to-bottom. Acrobat will automatically snap them into place.
View Multiple PDFs Side-by-Side with WPS Office
WPS Office features a lightweight and highly intuitive PDF reader that makes it incredibly easy to view, compare, and annotate multiple PDF files simultaneously using flexible tabbed interfaces and drag-and-drop split screens.
- 1. Download and open WPS Office: Install WPS Office for free and open your PDF documents using the built-in WPS PDF editor.
- 2. Open PDFs in new tabs: Open the PDF files you want to compare; they will appear as separate tabs in the top navigation bar.
- 3. Drag to split the screen: Click and drag one of the PDF tabs downwards or to the side of your screen. Release the mouse to instantly create a side-by-side split view for easy comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I return my PDFs to a single tab view in Acrobat?
To return to standard viewing, simply drag the title bars of the tiled document windows back together until they snap into a single tabbed row, or maximize one of the document windows.
Why can't I see the Window menu in Adobe Acrobat?
If your top menu bar is hidden, you may be in reading mode or have the menu disabled. Press F9 on your keyboard to reveal the standard menu bar, which contains the Window option.
Can I sync scrolling across multiple PDFs?
While Acrobat allows you to tile windows, it does not currently have a native 'synchronous scrolling' feature for two separate documents. You will need to scroll through each tiled window independently.
