Free PDF Reader Features in Microsoft Edge

The free PDF reader built into Microsoft Edge offers a range of features that make it easy to navigate and interact with PDF files. One of the most useful features is caret browsing, which allows users to use the keyboard to navigate through PDF files. To enable caret browsing, simply press F7 while in focus mode.

With care browsing active, you'll see a blinking cursor in the PDF file, making it easy to select text or navigate through the document. If you're not using caret browsing, you can still interact with PDF files using the mouse.

Another useful feature of the free PDF reader is its ability to display two pages side by side. This allows you to easily compare and contrast different sections of a document without having to scroll back and forth. To change the view, simply click on the Page View button in the PDF toolbar and select the layout you prefer.

The navigation pane is another useful feature that lets you navigate through a PDF document with ease. The pane stays open until you close it, allowing you to easily jump to different sections of the document by clicking on the labels. You can also use the Table of Contents icon to view a list of labeled sections and subsections in the PDF file.

The free PDF reader toolbar gives you access to a range of important functions, including Zoom, Rotate, Fit to Page/Width, Jump to Page, and Search, among others. These features make it easy to customize your reading experience and find specific information within a document.

While there are some limitations to the current PDF reader, including the inability to view Information Rights Management (IRM) protected files or Microsoft Purview Information Protection protected files across business tenants, the free PDF reader is still a powerful tool for navigating and interacting with PDF files. For more information on accessibility scenarios that aren't currently supported, you can visit the Microsoft Accessibility Conformance Reports blog.

Supported Features in Different Channels

The following table shows which channels and versions of Microsoft Edge support each PDF reader feature:

| Feature | Supported Channels |

| --- | --- |

| Caret Browsing | Dev, Canary |

| Two-Page View | Dev, Canary |

| Navigation Pane | Dev, Canary |

| Table of Contents | Dev, Canary |

| Zoom, Rotate, Fit to Page/Width, Jump to Page, and Search | All channels |

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