{"id":14923,"date":"2022-08-16T23:57:03","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T18:27:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/?p=14923"},"modified":"2022-08-17T00:02:24","modified_gmt":"2022-08-16T18:32:24","slug":"enable-microsoft-edge-pdf-reader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/14923\/enable-microsoft-edge-pdf-reader\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Enable &#038; Use PDF Reader in Microsoft Edge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8181\/microsoft-edge-evolution-from-internet-explorer\/\">Microsoft&#8217;s efforts<\/a> to improve the homegrown Edge browser seem to be bearing fruits as the audience reception after the chromium integration has been nothing but positive. Since then, Microsoft has added numerous features, and the latest addition is a PDF reader within the browser that lets you view, edit and print PDF document files. So in this article, we will look at how you can use the PDF reader in <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/tag\/microsoft-edge\">Microsoft Edge<\/a> and discuss its features.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14955\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-Edge-PDF.jpg\" alt=\"Enable PDF Reader in Microsoft Edge\" width=\"1396\" height=\"790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-Edge-PDF.jpg 1396w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-Edge-PDF-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-Edge-PDF-1024x579.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-Edge-PDF-768x435.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1396px) 100vw, 1396px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-65cce96171ff1\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-65cce96171ff1\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/14923\/enable-microsoft-edge-pdf-reader\/#How_to_Open_Documents_in_Microsoft_Edge_PDF_Reader\" title=\"How to Open Documents in Microsoft Edge PDF Reader\">How to Open Documents in Microsoft Edge PDF Reader<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/14923\/enable-microsoft-edge-pdf-reader\/#How_to_Set_Microsoft_Edge_as_the_Default_PDF_Reader\" title=\"How to Set Microsoft Edge as the Default PDF Reader\">How to Set Microsoft Edge as the Default PDF Reader<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/14923\/enable-microsoft-edge-pdf-reader\/#Exploring_Edge_PDF_Viewer_Toolbar_Features\" title=\"Exploring Edge PDF Viewer Toolbar Features\">Exploring Edge PDF Viewer Toolbar Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/14923\/enable-microsoft-edge-pdf-reader\/#How_to_Enable_Microsoft_Edge_PDF_Reader_on_Android\" title=\"How to Enable Microsoft Edge PDF Reader on Android\">How to Enable Microsoft Edge PDF Reader on Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/14923\/enable-microsoft-edge-pdf-reader\/#Wrapping_Up\" title=\"Wrapping Up\">Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Open_Documents_in_Microsoft_Edge_PDF_Reader\"><\/span>How to Open Documents in Microsoft Edge PDF Reader<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Previously you had to enable the PDF reader in Microsoft Edge to use it, but in the latest version, it is enabled by default. All you have to do is open documents with the browser. Here are the steps to open files and documents in Microsoft Edge.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-14940\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf1-1024x578.png\" alt=\"Open Documents in Microsoft Edge PDF Reader\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf1-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf1-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf1.png 1084w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> <strong>Right-click<\/strong> on the<strong> .PDF file<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click on <strong>Open with.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> From the menu, select <strong>Microsoft Edge&#xA0;<\/strong>and you&#8217;re good to go.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Set_Microsoft_Edge_as_the_Default_PDF_Reader\"><\/span>How to Set Microsoft Edge as the Default PDF Reader<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you prefer using Microsoft Edge for viewing PDF files, you can set it as the default document app on your computer. To open .pdf files in Microsoft Edge on Windows by default, set it as the default PDF reader as shown below:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open <strong>Settings <\/strong>in Windows.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Go to <strong>Apps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-14941\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf2-1024x578.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf2-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf2-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf2.png 1084w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Click on <strong>Default apps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-14942\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf3-1024x578.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf3-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf3-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf3.png 1084w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> From the list of apps, scroll down to <strong>Microsoft Edge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-14943\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf4-1024x578.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf4-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf4-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf4.png 1084w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Scroll down and<strong> click on the option under .pdf<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-14944\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf5-1024x578.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf5-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf5-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf5.png 1084w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Select <strong>Microsoft Edge<\/strong> and then click on <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-14945\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf6-1024x578.png\" alt=\"Set Microsoft Edge as the Default PDF Reader\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf6-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf6-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf6-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf6.png 1084w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This will set Edge as your default PDF reader, and all PDF documents will automatically open inside the browser.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related |&#xA0;<a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/14771\/view-microsoft-office-files-in-chrome-edge-brave\/\">3 Ways to Quickly Open Microsoft Office Files in Chrome, Edge, and Brave<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exploring_Edge_PDF_Viewer_Toolbar_Features\"><\/span>Exploring Edge PDF Viewer Toolbar Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like other browsers, Microsoft Edge&#8217;s PDF reader also comes with all the basic functionalities like Zoom, Rotate, Page navigation, and Print. But besides these basic features, it offers options to edit files, add comments, and highlight texts. All these features can be quickly accessed from the toolbar. Let us have a look at these features individually.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Page View: <\/strong>This option lets you view two pages side by side. This can come in useful during presentations. To use it, click on Page view and select Two pages.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-14960\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf11-1024x578.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf11-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf11-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf11-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf11.png 1084w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Aloud: <\/strong>This option turns <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/1247\/make-google-chrome-read-aloud-webpage-text-pdf-docs\/\">text to speech<\/a> and reads out the document&#8217;s contents. The text is highlighted as read, and you can select from various languages and narrator options along.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-14961\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf12-1024x578.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf12-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf12-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf12-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf12.png 1084w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Add text: <\/strong>It lets you add text to your documents which can be useful for filling out PDF forms. You can change the text&#8217;s color, size, and spacing to blend it better with the rest of the text in the document.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-14962\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf13-1024x578.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf13-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf13-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf13-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf13.png 1084w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Draw: <\/strong>The draw tool can mark, underline, or draw attention to any part of the PDF file. You can also use this feature to sign a document. It lets you adjust the thickness and change the colors of the tool.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-14963\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf14-1024x578.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf14-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf14-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf14-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf14.png 1084w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlight: <\/strong>This tool is used to highlight text on the document. You can click on the Highlight tool over any text line you want. It lets you change the color and intensity of the highlighter.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-14964\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf15-1024x578.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf15-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf15-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf15-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf15.png 1084w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Erase: <\/strong>If you made a mistake or are unhappy with any changes that you have made, then you can use this tool to erase it. Do note that it can only erase and delete any changes made to the document in the Edge PDF reader.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Add a comment: <\/strong>You can add comments to any line of text in the document with the additional comments option. To use it, just select any line of text and right-click on it, then choose to Add comment option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-14965\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf16-1024x578.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf16-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf16-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf16-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf16.png 1084w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Enable_Microsoft_Edge_PDF_Reader_on_Android\"><\/span>How to Enable Microsoft Edge PDF Reader on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The PDF reader is not limited to the desktop browser. It is also being tested out on the Android version of the app. You can enable it from the experimental flags menu by following the steps below.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-14923 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/14923\/enable-microsoft-edge-pdf-reader\/pdf7\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"479\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf7-479x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf7-479x1024.jpeg 479w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf7-140x300.jpeg 140w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf7.jpeg 544w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/14923\/enable-microsoft-edge-pdf-reader\/pdf8\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"479\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf8-479x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf8-479x1024.jpeg 479w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf8-140x300.jpeg 140w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf8.jpeg 544w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Launch the Microsoft Edge app and type <strong>edge:\/\/flags#edge-miniapp-pdf-viewer<\/strong> in the address bar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Tap the drop-down menu next to the<strong> Trigger Mini App Pdf Viewer<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Select <strong>Enabled<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-14923 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/14923\/enable-microsoft-edge-pdf-reader\/pdf9\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"479\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf9-479x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Enable Microsoft Edge PDF Reader in Android\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf9-479x1024.jpeg 479w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf9-140x300.jpeg 140w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf9.jpeg 544w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/14923\/enable-microsoft-edge-pdf-reader\/pdf10\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"479\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf10-479x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf10-479x1024.jpeg 479w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf10-140x300.jpeg 140w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf10.jpeg 544w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> <strong>Restart<\/strong> the app to apply settings.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span>Wrapping Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This brings us to the end of our guide to enable and use the PDF reader in Microsoft Edge. Although it cannot be considered a complete replacement for other third-party PDF readers, it is a handy tool that comes bundled in with the Edge browser. And Microsoft has promised that it will receive more features with updates. Stay tuned to Browser To Use for more such articles, guides, and How To&#x2019;s.<\/p>\n<p>Related:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/13443\/remove-toolbars-in-chrome-edge-safari\/\">5 Ways to Remove Toolbars In Chrome, Edge, and Safari<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/13530\/reset-or-resync-microsoft-edge\/\">3 Ways To Reset or Resync Edge Browser Data or Settings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/11112\/save-webpage-pdf-file-to-google-drive-using-chrome\/\">3 Ways to Save Any Webpage, PDF, or File to Google Drive Using Chrome<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft&#8217;s efforts to improve the homegrown Edge browser seem to be bearing fruits as the audience reception after the chromium integration has been nothing but positive. 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