Learn how to customize your toolbar in Adobe Acrobat so you have quick access to your most frequently used tools.
Open the Customize toolbar dialog box
Open a PDF in Adobe Acrobat. Click the ellipsis icon (the three dots) at the bottom of the Quick action toolbar and choose Customize toolbar.
Select a tool category
In the Choose tools to add section, choose a tool category. For this example, we’ll select Edit PDF.
Add a tool
Expand the tool category to see the available tools and select a tool from the list. For this example, we’ll select the Add Text tool. Click the plus icon to add the tool to your custom toolbar. The added tool will be reflected in the toolbar preview on the left side of the dialog box.
Reorder your tools
You can use the up and down arrows in the dialog box to reorder your tools. Highlight a tool in the toolbar preview, then click an arrow to move it. You can also add a divider to your toolbar by clicking that icon and then using the arrows to move it to the desired location in your toolbar. Use the trashcan icon to remove tools from the toolbar.
Save your new custom toolbar
Click Save to finalize your new toolbar preferences. Your custom tools will now appear in the Quick action toolbar.
Adobe Acrobat is a highly customizable application for Mac and Windows that allows you to view and edit PDF documents from any device, anywhere. To learn how to further customize your menu items and toolbar preferences, visit Adobe Acrobat Workspace Basics.
