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Hide the tool panel on startup of Adobe

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andré459 Posted messages 4 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -  
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Hello,

When starting the new version of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC 2015, the task pane (with options to export, create, modify, etc.) automatically opens, taking up half of the visual space.
I believe it is completely unnecessary in 99% of cases, and I wanted to know if there is a way to hide it at startup. I haven’t found it in the settings...

Thanks in advance!!

Configuration: Windows 7 / Firefox 38.0

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    C-Claire Posted messages 4562 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2 250
     
    Hello,

    in this version of Reader, it is obvious that Adobe has made a mistake by not allowing the task (and tools) panel to be hidden.

    A workaround has been proposed on Adobe's website:
    Rename or move 3 files located in
    C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\AcroApp\FRA
    AppCenter_R.aapp
    Home.aapp
    Viewer.aapp

    I tested it... It apparently works but does not allow the panel to be redisplayed. I don't use Reader enough to check if this generates other issues.
    Otherwise, when opening your file, you can press CTRL H to benefit from reading mode. It's always faster than closing the panel.

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    C-Claire
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    1. andré459 Posted messages 4 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
       
      Thank you very much!! The method works perfectly and I couldn't find it online! As for the re-display, just go through the View/Tools/Fill & Sign menu if you want to add something to the PDF!
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    2. Jagara
       
      Open the document
      Go to Edit / Preferences / Documents
      On the right, among the options, check "Remember the current state of the Tools panel"
      Close the window by clicking on "ok"
      Close the Tools panel
      Close the document
      The next time you open it, the panel on the right will be hidden
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