How to Read PDF Files

PDFelement offers a rich and versatile PDF reading experience designed to enhance user engagement and comprehension. It provides several reading modes which users can select and customize according to their needs.

View PDF in Full Screen

  • Open the document in PDFelement, access the right sidebar, click “More Viewing Mode,” and choose “Full Screen.” Press ESC to exit.
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View PDF in Full Screen

Adjust Reading Background

  • Click “View” on the left sidebar, select “Background,” and choose a background color or style for your reading mode.
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Adjust Reading Background

Change Page Orientation

  • Go to “View” > “Rotate View” to rotate the document clockwise or counterclockwise as needed.
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Change Page Orientation

Page Viewing Options

  • Select “More View Modes” to choose “Single View,” “Two Page View,” or enable scrolling for continuous reading.
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Page Viewing Options

Multiple Page Layout Options

  • Click “More View Modes” and choose “Fit Window,” “Fit Width or Height,” or “Actual Size” as preferred.
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Multiple Page Layout Options

Adjust View Preferences

  • Click the “Three Bars” icon at the top-left, open “Preferences,” expand “Default Page Layout,” select your option, and click “Apply.”
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Adjust View Preferences

AI Read Mode

  • Click “View” on the left sidebar and choose “AI Read Mode” to enter. Use the bottom toolbar and right panel to chat with the document and access AI reading features.
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AI Read Mode
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Read Document in AI Mode

Read Aloud Mode

  • Click “View” on the left sidebar and select “Read Aloud.” The tool narrates the text. Use Pause/Stop options, configure via Settings, then click Apply.
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Read Aloud Mode