Edge, Microsoft’s web browser, integrates Adobe Acrobat technology to enhance PDF functionality.
The company confirmed the change in a blog post (opens in new tab) It went public earlier this week, adding that regular consumers as well as uncontrolled professionals should see the changes soon.
Professional users will have to wait until the changes are rolled out to managed devices “over time” as the feature is further tested and users migrate slowly, the company added.
A unique PDF experience
In any case, a month after the change was first announced, Microsoft has integrated the new functionality into version 111.0.1661.44. The company wants to further enhance the PDF experience as it seeks to shape the future of the workplace and the holistic digital experience for consumers.
The legacy engine currently included in the Microsoft Edge PDF solution will be removed on March 31, 2024.
Consumers eager to try out new features should check their browser version. It should update automatically, but if auto-update is turned off (or for some reason it’s not working), bring up the menu,[ヘルプとフィードバック],[Microsoft Edge について]You can manually start the update by tapping . Update and download.
“By enhancing Microsoft Edge’s built-in PDF reader with the Adobe Acrobat PDF engine, users will benefit from more accurate colors and improved graphics fidelity, improved performance, greater security for PDF processing, and improved accessibility. Get a unique PDF experience, including improvements: improved text selection and narration reading,” Microsoft added.
You don’t need an Adobe Acrobat subscription to use the free PDF features built into Microsoft Edge.
Also note that this change is only available for users with Windows 10 or Windows 11. Users of older versions of the OS will be out of luck.
Via: ONMSFT (opens in new tab)
