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Aditi_Gangwar
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Jun 16, 2020

Roadmap for PDF reader in Microsoft Edge

Update - March 1st, 2021: We've published an updated version of this roadmap. Check out Aditi's update over here, and we encourage you to continue to drop your PDF reader feedback into the comments o...
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l1234580
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Jul 29, 2020

I am happy that a good PDF reader built into Windows (or at least Edge) is slowly becoming reality, as I long missed that capability and had to install 3rd party products to get what should nowadays be standard operating system functionality.

 

2 minor comments

  • In the pre-Chromium Edge, the built-in PDF reader had an option to view 2 pages side-by-side. This is great if you have a good screen that is wider than high. Is there any chance this will be available in the new Edge as well?
  • Another annoying thing is that I always have to go and install when I'm coming to a new system is the PDF iFilter, to enable system search in PDFs. iFilter now comes from Adobe or other 3rd parties. Is there a chance a PDF iFilter functionality gets built into Windows?

I do like turn-key operating systems that come with most of the tools provided. Microsoft is largely there, with the exception of PDF support, which comes built-in or pre-installed on MacOS, iOS, Android.

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