After opening Acrobat (Reader, 8.1, Standard), when I click on 'Open', Acrobat always default to the "My Documents" file. How can I change this to a file folder of my choosing (specifically, a network drive where ALL our pdfs reside).
Unfortunately there is not a preference in Acrobat to change this but you can either change the "My Documents" setting or create a shortcut.
To change the "My Documents" setting (this will change the setting for all applications) click on the Start button, right click "My Documents" and select Properties. In the editable location in the Target Folder Location field, change the target location to where Your "My Documents" are located (i.e., network drive). Beware that when you change the target location, you will be asked if you want to move all of your documents from the current target to the new target. This can save you from performing the additional step of cutting and pasting "all" your documents if that is where you would like them.
Lori Kassuba is an AUC Expert and Community Manager for AcrobatUsers.com.
To change the "My Documents" setting (this will change the setting for all applications) click on the Start button, right click "My Documents" and select Properties. In the editable location in the Target Folder Location field, change the target location to where Your "My Documents" are located (i.e., network drive). Beware that when you change the target location, you will be asked if you want to move all of your documents from the current target to the new target. This can save you from performing the additional step of cutting and pasting "all" your documents if that is where you would like them.
Lori Kassuba is an AUC Expert and Community Manager for AcrobatUsers.com.