While reading pdf files (with Adobe Reader XI) the hand symbol entails an arrow, showing down. If I make a click, the page moves. I find it pretty annoying and would like to turn the arrow off, but keep the hand symbol. I can't find any solution to it in the internet. Can someone help me to deactivate this function?
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This is probably due to the "Make hand tool read articles" setting.
You can switch it of by doing the following:
- Open menu item Edit > Preferences > General
- Uncheck "Make hand tool read articles"
Rik
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Unfortunately I cannot upvote you... Thanks! :) – DatamineR Sep 20 '13 at 11:11
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2I cannot tell you the torture this silly Acrobat feature has caused me. This worked! – William Leara Aug 12 '20 at 01:12
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Some documents allow you to copy the text and have the Select Screen symbol for a pointer. Some only have the hand. This is document, not software related. Open one of you other documents and the functionality returns.
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As it’s currently written, your answer is unclear. Please [edit] to add additional details that will help others understand how this addresses the question asked. You can find more information on how to write good answers in the help center. – Community Sep 14 '22 at 18:10
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This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review – DarkDiamond Sep 14 '22 at 18:15
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- click on the avatar, next to the bell
- preferences
- general
- make hand tool read articles (uncheck it)
- scroll down and press OK
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