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When clicking a PDF attached to a message on the NEW outlook 2023 ( Microsoft Outlook Version 1.2023.427.500 (Production) Client Version is 20230421002.12) ,There is a Preview screen that opens to the left of the message with the PDF.
If I would like, for instance, to sign or add text to the PDF document I have received , there is no way I can open it in Adobe Acrobat unless I download, save to my PC (also very complicated...see my previous question in this forum) and then double click to open.
Can someone direct me please to a better way?
Using Classic Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
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This is bananas - you should be able to open a file with its native app instead of a previewer.
Same challenge here so i am also interested in getting a good answer (which is also a good solution) to this topic.
The fact that, in the new Outlook client, you cannot open an attached PDF file directly from the email is a weakness that creates a lot of frustration for many. If it is desirable for people to switch to the new Outlook client, this is a functionality that should be resolved as soon as possible. At the very least, one should be able to open the PDF attachment directly in Edge (without downloading the file first).
Sadly as it is now over a year Microsoft clearly do not care.
Sadly as it is now over a year Microsoft clearly do not care.
Agreed!