add pdf file to adobe reader recent file list

[Herm61]

Does someone know how to add as pdf file that was downloaded and viewed to the adobe reader recent file list. I tried to ask this question of adobe but Icouldn't sign in and I couldn't find the answer on Google.

 

[Ztruker]

Open the file with Adobe PDF Reader. That should add it to the recent list.

 

[Herm61]

recent file list

I must be doing something wrong because I can view the file with adobe reader but the file doesn't get added to my recent file list. The only way I see it again is if I download it again. HELP!

 

[GokAy]

Are you sure you are running it from HDD? Seems you are running it from a webpage? Tried downloading it and then opening?

 

[Ztruker]

The default for most browsers is to view the pdf in the browser via an Add-on. If you do as GokAy says, save it then view with Adobe it should be added to the list.

 

[Herm61]

Thanksfor the help of Ztruker and gokay I am sorry that I am such a dummy!!! If I understand GokAycorrectly if I DOWNLOAD a PDF file it will be added to my current file list. UnfortunatelyI don't know how to DOWNLOAD and currently use SAVE PDF files instead and thisDOESN'T PUT ON MY RECENT FILE LIST. Please tell me how to download instead ofsave a PDF file. Herm

 

[GokAy]

If you are saving, it should be in your computer. Try double click opening it.

Is this setting correct?

 

[Herm61]

Yes but it is set to10 (which I read is the maxim number of files).

 

[GokAy]

Do you have a current version? Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (15.008.20082) is up-to-date in my PC.

 

[Herm61]

I am using Acrobat Reader XI (latest version) but since I don't use the cloud I see no reason to upgrade to DC yet. PLEASE JUST EXPLAIN HOWTO DOWNLOAD PDF FILE LIKE I ASKED!!!

 

[GokAy]

In web browser right click the pdf file (link) and select Save Target As or similar.

 

[UsernameIssues]

I am using Acrobat Reader XI (latest version) but since I don't use the cloud I see no reason to upgrade to DC yet. PLEASE JUST EXPLAIN HOWTO DOWNLOAD PDF FILE LIKE I ASKED!!!

Typing in all caps is considered rude.

Those helping you were just asking if you were downloading/viewing PDF files inside your browser window or if you were saving it to some location on your hard drive and then opening it from there. Sometimes viewing a PDF from inside a browser will not add it to the list of recently opened files in Adobe Reader.

What browser are you using?

Chrome has its own built in PDF reader. So, if you are using Chrome to download/view a PDF file, Adobe's PDF reader is not even involved.


Instructions on how to download a PDF file:
The instructions can differ from browser to browser. Let us know which browser you are using and maybe we can provide specific instructions. Below is some generic info.

Here is a link to a sample PDF:
http://help.adobe.com/en_US/reader/using/reader_X_help.pdf
Ignore what the PDF is about. This is just for testing.

Right click on that link and read your options from the context menu. Look for something that says Save or Save As.

 

[Bertison]

I downloaded Reader Dc last week, but found it over-complicated. Stick with XI and follow the instructions given by Usernameissues.

 

[Herm61]

I am still confusedbecause when I select any pdf in my webbrower it automatically converts to a acrobat reader file when opened attached is are screenshots of what I see and they arenot added to my recent file list.

 

[GokAy]

Right click the pdf file and select "Save Target as" then save to a folder on PC, desktop, documents, anywhere really.

Double click open the file later.