If I open a PDF file or some other kinds of files, I can't figure out how to quickly exit and get back to the desktop. In other Windows versions, the handy Escape key or Back arrow would do that. Now, if I press Escape nothing happens and I have to reboot the computer because the PDF takes up the entire screen whether I like it or not. And pressing the arrow just makes the PDF smaller. There must be a quick answer to this; I am so frustrated I can't think of anything else to try. Thanks in advance for help.
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The thread discusses difficulties in quickly exiting full-screen PDFs on Windows, with the original poster frustrated by the lack of simple shortcuts like Escape or Back that worked in previous Windows versions. Respondents suggest using keyboard shortcuts such as ALT + F followed by Exit to close PDFs, and recommend trying alternative PDF readers like Foxit for better control. Overall, the conversation centers on improving PDF navigation and viewing experience, with some pointing towards third-party software as a solution.
The thread discusses difficulties in quickly exiting full-screen PDFs on Windows, with the original poster frustrated by the lack of simple shortcuts like Escape or Back that worked in previous Windows versions. Respondents suggest using keyboard shortcuts such as ALT + F followed by Exit to close PDFs, and recommend trying alternative PDF readers like Foxit for better control. Overall, the conversation centers on improving PDF navigation and viewing experience, with some pointing towards third-party software as a solution.
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davidhk129
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Question.....
At top left corner of your pdf file, is there not a FILE option?
If yes, is there not an EXIT option after clicking File?
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What are you using to open the PDF files? Are you using windows built in app....which I don't like myself. I use Foxit Reader as my default PDF reader.
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It sounds like you haven't had much experience with the apps that start in the own window. You can close them by grabbing the top and dragging to the bottom (Windows 8.1 requires you hold them at the bottom until they rotate).
You can go back by using the Winkey or running your mouse over to the top left and wait for a banner to open with the items you currently have running and select or close from there.
But Bassfisher's suggestion about using a third party PDF reader would be best.
You can go back by using the Winkey or running your mouse over to the top left and wait for a banner to open with the items you currently have running and select or close from there.
But Bassfisher's suggestion about using a third party PDF reader would be best.
