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    • Getting Started
      • Add files to Documents
      • Create a folder or a subfolder in Documents
      • How to rename, move, and delete your files
      • Sync and back-up your files using cloud storages
    • Using Documents
      • Supported file formats
      • Create a new file in Documents
      • Create a folder or a subfolder in Documents
      • Copy, move, rename, delete, restore, or compress files and folders
      • Customize the view of your files
      • Use search in Documents
      • Access recently opened and favorite files
      • Organize your files with Inbox
      • Enhance your files with Tools
      • Set up reminders for your files
      • Access your device files via the Files app folder
      • Documents internal web browser
      • Download files from the Internet
      • Save links in Documents
      • Why VPN?
      • Use VPN in Documents
      • Documents VPN provider & Privacy
      • Share files via the Share button
      • Save files from other apps to Documents via Extension
      • Transfer files from Safari to Documents
      • Transfer files between iOS device and desktop using Wi-Fi
      • Transfer files to another iOS device with Nearby
      • Transfer files to desktop or another iPhone/iPad with WebDAV
      • Share files with Android devices
      • iTunes file sharing
      • Share files from cloud via a link
      • Transfer files between Documents and your Mac using a USB cable
      • Sync and back-up your files using cloud storages
      • Sync a folder with the 2-way sync
      • Set up sync with Mac via SFTP
      • Connect to your Mac or PC via SMB
      • Time Capsule set up
      • Siri shortcuts in Documents
      • Documents widgets
      • Quick Actions
      • Quickly scroll to the top
      • Smart Actions in Documents
      • Use iOS Live Text in Documents
      • How to set password to the app
      • Documents Widgets in Control Center
      • iPhone Mirroring in Documents
    • Troubleshooting
      • Files look broken
      • Music stops when the screen is locked
      • Documents app quits unexpectedly
      • Documents app freezes
      • Sync issues
      • There is no Documents app in the 'Open In' menu
      • Annotations are not visible in Documents while working with a third-party app
      • Restore accidentally deleted files
      • VPN-related issues
      • Wi-Fi Transfer issues
      • Can't access a password protected app
      • Email can’t be sent
      • The app occupies too much space
      • Subscription issues
      • Battery usage and background activity of the app
      • Music skips while playing
    • Billing & Subscription
      • Upgrade to Documents Plus
      • How to cancel the free trial for Documents Plus
      • How to check and manage your subscription status
      • Refund processes in Documents
    • Privacy & Data
      • Documents privacy FAQ
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    Home Using Documents File Types PDF files Reading PDF files

    Reading PDF files

    Reading mode

    iPhone iPad Reading Mode With Documents Reading Mode, you don't need to waste time manually zooming through the PDF text just to make it readable. It adjusts the text to ease and improve your reading experience. The content is presented as a single column, and even numerous illustrations, tables, or formulas perfectly adapt to the iPhone screen. Ent...
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    Zooming modes in Documents

    In Documents, you can easily zoom pages with two fingers for convenient reading. iPhone iPad There are two zooming modes designed for different workflows: Fit Width — zoom out slowly until the page doesn't move and covers the whole space on the screen. Fit Page — zoom out to display the whole page. There are three zooming modes designed for differen...
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    Set your way to view and scroll pages

    Documents PDF reader allows for adjusting the page view to find the perfect fit for every particular PDF file. Learn how to choose the preferred way of scrolling and enable the two-page view in this article. Switch between vertical and horizontal scrolling In Documents, you can scroll pages in vertical or horizontal directions. Horizontal scrolling ...
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    Jump to a specific page

    Documents allows you to quickly navigate a long document by jumping to a specific page: Open any PDF file. Scroll a page and tap the page number at the bottom right. Enter the page number and tap Go. If you wish to return to the previous page, tap Back to p. at the bottom left.  ...
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    Bookmark pages

    With Documents, you can conveniently navigate any PDF book and quickly find the things you consider important. Add, view, navigate, and manage your bookmarks iPhone iPad Open the needed PDF file. Tap  at the bottom. Select the Bookmarks tab. Here, you can navigate all your bookmarks. To bookmark the current page, tap Add Bookmark at the bottom and t...
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    Create a table of contents in a PDF file

    In Documents, you can create and edit outlines to quickly navigate your document. How to add new outlines iPhone iPad Open a PDF file. Tap  at the bottom. Select the central Outlines tab. If the file already has a table of contents, you’ll see it here. Tap Add Outline. Now, the outline item links to the current page. Rename the outline item. Tap Don...
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    Turn on the Night or Sepia theme

    In Documents, you can use the Night or Sepia themes to please your eyes while reading at night or in a poorly-lit environment. Select the view theme iPhone iPad Open any PDF document. Tap the More ... icon in the upper right corner. Tap View Settings  . Select Day (default), Night, or Sepia. Open any PDF document. Tap View Settings  at the top right...
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    Read PDF text out loud

    Documents supports the Text to Speech feature to read the text in PDF files aloud. How to read PDF text out loud:     iPhone     iPad      Open any PDF file. Tap the More ... at the top right > View Settings   . Enable the Text to Speech toggle. The player controls will appear at the bottom of the screen. Tap the Settings icon on the player contr...
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    Keep your device awake while reading

    You can prevent your iPhone or iPad from auto-locking while using Documents. It’s handy when you’re reading a PDF book for a long time without performing any actions on the screen. iPhone iPad How to prevent the iPhone from automatically sleeping: Open a PDF file and tap the More ... icon at the top right. Tap View Settings  . Enable the Keep iPhone...
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    View two PDFs side by side

    iPhone iPad Split View is available in Documents for iPads only. Due to the smaller screen size, Documents doesn't support the Split View feature on iPhones. If your iPad runs iPadOS 13 or later, you can open multiple windows of Documents and work on two or more PDFs simultaneously. This is a great way to compare documents or refer to one PDF while ...
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