Adobe Acrobat Reader is a popular software used for viewing, printing, and annotating PDF documents. If you prefer using Adobe Acrobat Reader over other PDF viewers, you might want to set it as the default application on your device. Here are some ways to make Adobe Acrobat Reader your default PDF viewer:
Windows 10
1. Using Settings:
- Open Settings by pressing Windows key + I.
- Select Apps and then Default apps.
- Scroll down and click on Choose default apps by file type.
- Scroll down to find .pdf extension, click on the application next to it, and choose Adobe Acrobat Reader.
2. Using Control Panel:
- Open Control Panel and go to Default Programs.
- Click on Associate a file type or protocol with a program.
- Scroll down to .pdf, select it, and click Change program to choose Adobe Acrobat Reader.
macOS
1. Using Finder:
- Right-click on any PDF file.
- Select Get Info.
- Expand Open with section.
- Choose Adobe Acrobat Reader and click Change All.
2. Using Preferences:
- Open a PDF file with Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Go to Acrobat Reader in the top menu bar and select Preferences.
- Under Categories, choose General.
- Click on Set as Default PDF Handler.
By following these simple steps, you can easily make Adobe Acrobat Reader your default PDF viewer on both Windows and macOS operating systems. Enjoy seamless PDF viewing and editing with Adobe Acrobat Reader!