Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Opening and reading PDF files in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
377 questions
377 questions with Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11 tags
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can't add text into a PDF file.
When I select the 'add text' tool, after I finish typing the text and click outside the text box, the text disappears. I can't send an .mp4 file to explain more clearly about the issue I'm having because it's not supported here.
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
asked
2026-09-30T09:20:23.0366667+00:00
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chenyouzhan
0
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commented
2026-10-02T13:56:26.3466667+00:00
chenyouzhan
0
Reputation points
1 answer
"Set Microsoft Edge as your default PDF viewer" How do I turn off this advertisement?
I do not open Edge to be advertised at or receive 'reminders' that lead to me being advertised at. I specifically stopped using Edge as a default PDF viewer because of the unwelcome low IQ Adobe advertisements all over the PDF handling page, and the…
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Opening and reading PDF files in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
377 questions
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2 answers
Adobe Acrobat on Chrome?
I prefer Chrome to Edge. Do I have to purchase something to be able to open my PDF files?
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Opening and reading PDF files in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
377 questions
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Read Aloud function on Microsoft Edge grays out entire screen on PDF Documents (Windows 11)
The Read Aloud function on my HP Laptop (Windows 11) doesn't work properly when I use it on PDF documents. When I click the passage I want it to read, it loads for a few seconds the screen goes completely gray with the only non-gray section being the…
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Opening and reading PDF files in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
377 questions
asked
2026-09-01T06:03:01.74+00:00
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Victor A
15
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-03T04:31:21.98+00:00
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Lawrence Michael
0
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2 answers
PDFs not rendering in Edge 151
Ever since Edge 151 update PDFs opened in the browser only display a white screen with the Adobe logo in the center. The previous options for workarounds to PDF display issues in Edge no longer work; registry entries, PDF flags, etc... forcing the PDF…
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Opening and reading PDF files in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
377 questions
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PDF-Icon turned transparent after installing Windows 11
Hello, I set up a new laptop with Windows 11 and chose Microsoft Edge as the default app for opening PDF files. However, the icons are now transparent, and when I hover over them with the mouse, a white outline appears. I sent you a screenshot for…
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Opening and reading PDF files in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
377 questions
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1 answer
download pdf for free
when opening pdf doc it states I have to pay, how can I download with paying a fee
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Opening and reading PDF files in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
377 questions
asked
2026-08-05T03:19:12.9333333+00:00
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Heather Fry
0
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commented
2026-08-05T05:33:38.75+00:00
GsN5034 - IA
77,820
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
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PDF documents are now taking a very long time to load in Edge
Hello, Starting around June I noticed PDF documents take far longer than they use to open. I am opening single page documents with little information on them, one took almost 45 seconds to open up in Edge. The resources were not being used up in Task…
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Opening and reading PDF files in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
377 questions
asked
2026-07-25T00:05:39.59+00:00
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Scallywag
110
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answered
2026-07-25T01:51:47.63+00:00
Manoel Barros
22,045
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
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One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Cannot Save Locally Digitally‑Signed PDFs in Microsoft Edge
Hello, I am having an issue in Microsoft Edge when opening PDF files directly from certain internal systems/websites. When the PDF opens in Edge’s built‑in viewer, the Save button is greyed out. Hovering over it displays: “editing and saving in-place…
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Opening and reading PDF files in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
377 questions
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Cannot save PDF documents in Microsoft Edge
For the past couple weeks co-workers and I have not been able to save PDF documents that are opened in Edge. When we click the 'Save as' dialogue, nothing happens. It doesn't even try to load anything. Many of us have disabled Edge's new Adobe PDF…
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Opening and reading PDF files in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
377 questions
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I am experiencing a problem with Microsoft Edge's built-in PDF viewer and editor.
I am experiencing a problem with Microsoft Edge's built-in PDF viewer and editor. The annotation toolbar is disabled on certain fillable PDF forms, while it works normally on others. This inconsistency prevents me from adding text, highlighting, or…
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Opening and reading PDF files in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
377 questions
asked
2026-07-10T17:32:42.0166667+00:00
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Immigrant Community
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answered
2026-07-10T18:20:36.7333333+00:00
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Ivan B
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Reputation points
Independent Advisor
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v150.0.4078.48 Edge PDF Function issue
Every time Edge is updated, the built-in PDF viewer breaks some functions of USCIS fillable PDF forms. (https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-485.pdf) This issue occurs every time Microsoft Edge receives an update. After updating to…
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Opening and reading PDF files in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
377 questions
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4 answers
Windows 11 keeps reverting back to Microsoft edge as default app after restart.
In windows 11. I set .pdf to adobe under default apps and after restart it reverts back to Microsoft edge browser.
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Opening and reading PDF files in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
377 questions
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Read Aloud Function on Microsoft Edge Doesn't Work Anymore
Beforehand it would read bodies of text normally right when I selected the option but now it takes forever to "load" and doesn't read anything. I've tried restarting my HP laptop, checked for updates, checked Edge and nothing. This feature was…
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Opening and reading PDF files in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
377 questions
asked
2026-01-22T22:44:31.9766667+00:00
Victor A
15
Reputation points
answered
2026-07-06T14:48:52.79+00:00
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Jonathan Williams
0
Reputation points
1 answer
Edge 149.0.4022.98 can no longer print by pressing 'Enter' in the Print Preview
Last week I was printing documents within Edge's print preview no problem by clicking the print button at the top then pressing enter right after when the preview window popped up. Now (June 29th 2026) that no longer works and all the buttons are rounded…
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Opening and reading PDF files in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
377 questions
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1 answer
Touchscreen scrolling in PDFs triggers immediate text selection instead of page scrolling.
Starting today, possibly after a recent Edge update, whenever I try to scroll through a PDF using my finger, Edge immediately begins selecting text instead of scrolling the page. Blue text-selection handles appear right away, and large portions of text…
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Opening and reading PDF files in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
377 questions
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5 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
How to fix disappearing the end of my text that add on a PDF ?
Same problem as this man. Please find a solution Capture d’écran_8-12-2025_211830_learn.microsoft.com.jpeg
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Opening and reading PDF files in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
377 questions
asked
2025-12-08T20:19:23.1+00:00
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Issam Hajaj
150
Reputation points
edited an answer
2026-06-03T05:23:20.61+00:00
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James
0
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2 answers
Is There a Way to Change the Default View in the Edge PDF Viewer?
Every time I open a PDF in Edge, it's zoomed way in and I have to manually click set the view to "Fit to Page". There must be an option to set the default zoom. If not, please add this feature as I believe pretty much every user will want to…
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Opening and reading PDF files in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
377 questions
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1 answer
in my device,i think an update issue occur bcz it wrote that your device is missing security update????
in my device,i think an update issue occur bcz it wrote that your device is missing security update????and how to update my device now in this difficult situiati
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Opening and reading PDF files in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
377 questions
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1 answer
Couldn't load plugin in Egde PDF
Hey! So I was just opening a course file to study for my exams when I was suddenly faced with this page, and it's not about one single PDF; it's every single one that I try to open. And yes, I tried opening it on other apps like Firefox, and I can see…
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Opening and reading PDF files in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
377 questions
asked
2026-05-16T15:07:02.4733333+00:00
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Ashwathi Nair
0
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answered
2026-05-16T15:07:23.17+00:00
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