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I want to open new pdfs in their own window.

Using Adobe Acrobat DC v2018.011.20058 on Windows 10. When I open a file in the pdf, then minimize it, any new pdf I open, opens in a new tab in that same pdf. I cannot find a way to open a new pdf in its own window. This is annoying, because if I close the pdf, it asks me if I want to close both tabs (like a browser), and I have to say no or x out of the new file. Or, I can directly click on the tab. Either way, it is very annoying.

Any ideas?

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John

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Bert2005

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I did uncheck the first one, open documents....
Not sure if you also meant prompt when closing multiple tabs

Thanks

John

If you unchecked this and different windows open, you should be able to close individual windows. Does this not work? I have Adobe DC 2017 and you have the newer version .

Bert2005

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Version 2018. Yes, I have no problem closing individual tabs. I was trying to open new PDFs in new windows.

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Bert2005

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I was unchecking it, but not clicking on OK at the bottom. I believe one has to do that to save it. I know after unchecking it, it was checked again. So, I unchecked it, clicked on OK, and restarted Adobe. Now it works perfectly. Thanks.

John

Sorry I should have said to save the settings. So all working well now - Great

Bert2005

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Well, I should have figured it out. Just not used to Adobe asking that. And, "Save" would be better than "OK" lol.

Thanks. That was driving me crazy.

John

Thank you and I was happy to help