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How to fix PDF Text Box Formatting Glitch in Microsoft Edge

When filling in a PDF form in Microsoft Edge, text entered in a text box appears normal while typing. However, as soon as I click outside the text box, the text zooms in slightly and becomes bold, even though I did not change any formatting. This makes…

Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
asked 2025-08-10T13:19:48.6433333+00:00
Ozair Peerally 45 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-28T10:53:12.26+00:00
nathan ooi 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Edge Read Aloud No Longer Supports Mid-Document Playback for PDFs

I’m a writer who depends on Microsoft Edge’s Read Aloud feature for editing and reviewing lengthy documents. One of my completed stories is 225 pages long. Previously, I could jump to any page—for example, page 100—and have Read Aloud begin there. Now,…

Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
asked 2025-07-17T12:54:08.6366667+00:00
Jessica Smoak 15 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-27T02:27:27.72+00:00
blair johnson 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Edge pdf viewer with incorrect colors

I created a pdf document and used Edge to view and noticed a color change, used color pick to confirm and the color code is completely distinct and clearer as in the image i send attached (above: in other pdf viewers, below: as shown in Edge). I've…

Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
asked 2025-01-08T21:30:25.12+00:00
Annatimteo 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-08-26T09:14:12.8+00:00
Lynn Dang (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Error displaying a PDF

I don't understand any of this........ Client side error is found. Please check the custom headers provided in the AjaxRequestSettings property and web action methods in the ServerActionSettings property I don't know what AjaxRequestSettings is or where…

Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
asked 2025-08-24T08:25:11.3466667+00:00
Eric Frenzel 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-24T10:52:59.56+00:00
Eric Frenzel 20 Reputation points
3 answers

show i have problem in microsoft excel ho can i fix that

show i cannot open my microsoft execl what is the problem

Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
asked 2025-08-20T04:54:30.83+00:00
manik awal 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-20T05:30:26.1666667+00:00
Chen1018 13,730 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Edge no longer is able to add text boxes on PDFs cleanly

Just 2 days ago, Edge was my go-to for opening PDFs and taking down notes in class as it allowed me to 1. add handwriting & text boxes cleanly & 2. surf the web for concepts I wasn't sure about, all in the same browser. With the latest update,…

Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
asked 2025-08-13T11:10:59.6866667+00:00
Yew Young N 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-13T16:21:52.5666667+00:00
Mike Languein 105 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Deep link to pdf page in edge

As of https://blog.jim-nielsen.com/2025/href-value-possibilities/, it should be possible to deep link into pdf documents, and e.g. open a specific page. Yet, this does not seem to work on edge. Is this intentional? Is there a workaround ? Or is it…

Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
asked 2025-08-12T05:22:51.6233333+00:00
Kreikenbaum, Michael 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-12T07:32:56.93+00:00
Kreikenbaum, Michael 20 Reputation points
1 answer

How to hide the title menu on the left in the learn.microsoft documentation?

Is there a way to hide the title menu on the left in the learn.microsoft documentation? If it is not, it should be because there is a lot of wasted space (almost 1/3 of the screen)

Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
asked 2025-08-11T20:28:55.04+00:00
Giezi Reyes 0 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
edited an answer 2025-08-11T23:09:26.84+00:00
AceRobertT 13,710 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Bad Request when right click to open a pdf in gmail

I am getting this error when I right click on a pdf in a gmail. It will not open it unless I download it. It did not used to do this Bad Request Your browser sent a request that this server could not understand. Reference…

Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
asked 2025-07-09T22:03:36.6766667+00:00
joanie garro 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-11T09:39:04+00:00
Damien Pham (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 570 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
1 answer

Issues with Saving and Printing PDF Documents

When attempting to save documents as PDF or print a PDF file, the actions do not complete successfully. Any suggestions on troubleshooting these issues?

Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
asked 2025-08-01T07:42:36.74+00:00
Dr. Mavadda Makhiya 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-01T08:18:39.0533333+00:00
DaveM121 764.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Edge's Adobe powered pdf viewer crashed while I was editing and annotating summer homework

My edge crashed while I was doing my chemistry summer homework. Prior to the crash, I used annotating and inserting text boxes. The screen did go black several times but eventually microsoft edge still responded. Is there any way I can save the changes…

Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
asked 2025-07-28T04:53:14.2433333+00:00
Li Rupert 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-07-31T06:57:33.0133333+00:00
Li Rupert 20 Reputation points
1 answer

Edge 139.x vs Edge 138.x : IE mode do not display correctly pdf

with Edge 138 : the pdf file is displayed correctly with Edge 139 (Beta) : the pdf file is not displayed correctly but we can see acrobat menu (with right clic). (by using "print", we can get the file correcty)

Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
asked 2025-07-22T13:10:32.8733333+00:00
KENDZIORA Arnaud 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-22T14:05:33.97+00:00
Time Lady 37,510 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

How do I remove the 'Edit with Acrobat' advertisement from Edge?

I opened a PDF document to find I was getting some advertisement for an Adobe product? I didn't open a PDF for this reason. I do not allow or even want to see Adobe's products or advertisements on my PC. How can I permanently remove this unwelcome…

Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
asked 2025-07-18T19:43:26.9966667+00:00
Scallywag 5 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-18T20:24:12.7866667+00:00
Time Lady 37,510 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Regarding Adobe Pro or Reader.

Recently problems began with Adobe that was loaded with MS 365 I believe. So I went and got Adobe Reader. basic. free. But, did I not understand that paying for Microsoft 365 included a version of Adobe Professional or something better than…

Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
asked 2024-02-03T13:56:06+00:00
Anonymous
39 answers

How do I fix Read Aloud problem? HELP PLEASE. ( Details below )

I used Microsoft Edge for the Read Aloud function on PDFS and now all of a sudden the Read Aloud is not working right. I pick a chapter I want to read and it will not work, it goes right to the main page and starts reading that instead. I looked and I…

Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
asked 2023-10-17T19:56:42+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Why i can't download the answers from copilot as pdf?

When I asked a question to the copilot and it answered my question. I needed to download the answer as pdf file. Why every time i try to download the answer as pdf it says this "Print preview failed" ? Whats the Solution for that? PLzzzzzzzzzz…

Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
asked 2024-09-28T16:27:57+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

Microsoft Edge, unable to select text in PDFs

So we use a CRM that can produce PDFs for invoices that is selected. Microsoft Edge is my default PDF viewer. When the PDF(s) are opened in the browser I can do all the annotations available with Microsoft Edge but I cannot select the text. Sometimes I…

Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
asked 2024-07-08T21:33:34+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Unable to set anything other than Edge as default for PDF files.

When attempting to set Adobe, PDF24, SlimPDF, PDF viewer SE, or other apps as the default for PDF files via settings, the selection doesn't stick. I've also tried changing the default app through file properties without success. Additionally, using the…

Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
asked 2024-04-30T22:42:45+00:00
Anonymous
13 answers

I cannot get Web pages to save as PDF files as in the past. Has something changed?

I I cannot get Web pages to save as PDF files as in the past. Has something changed?

Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
asked 2023-12-10T01:56:28+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Edge got stuck while printing

Since this morning, when I use the edge browser to print something, it just got stuck on this preview step. I updated edge to the latest version and ran the diagnosis but the problem still exists. I would like to know what else can I try. Thanks in…

Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
asked 2025-01-30T17:19:10+00:00
Anonymous