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How to Search a PDF In iPhone

Author: Ritikaa | Guide: iPhone |
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PDFs are indeed very convenient ways to share or store information. On iPhone, you can send PDFs on WhatsApp in Adobe Scan or save Adobe scanned PDFs as JPEG images. But, first of all, you have to search for a PDF on your iPhone. This article focuses on this topic itself. Let's read!

How To Find PDF Files On iPhone

Search a PDF On iPhone in 3 Steps

Step-1 Open Files: The first step is to go to the 'Files application on your device.

  • This application is like the storage manager of your iPhone.
  • The 'Files app has all the files, documents, images, videos, and other data that are present on your phone.
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Step-2 Tap On 'Search Bar': In this step, you just have to click on the 'Search' tab that is present on the very top of the 'Files' screen just below the 'Browse' heading.

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Step-3 Type Name & Tap on 'Search': Now, the final step is to

  • In the search bar, type the name of the PDF that you want to search for.
  • Then, click on the 'Search' key from your keyboard.
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In the final step, when you've pressed the 'Search' key then, the desired PDF file will appear on your screen. Just tap on it to open and view it.

FAQ

Can I Search For a PDF on iPhone's Safari?

Safari is the default web browser of devices with the iOS operating system.

Yes, you can search for a PDF in Safari on your iPhone. The search bar in safari is present in the top right corner. Just enter the name of the PDF file in the search bar and you can easily search for it.

How Can I Ctrl F in iPhone's PDF?

Ctrl F is the shortcut key that we use in PDFs. This shortcut key is used to search for specific words or phrases in a particular file. The file can be of any file format like MS Word, Excel, PDF, etc.

Is It Possible To Search For a Document on My iPhone?

Just like you have learned to search for a PDF on your iPhone in the above article, you can search for any other file or document also. These three steps are applied to the search of all types of files and formats in iPhones. You can also open adobe scan and use it to scan PDFs and then, search in them

Can I Use Ctrl Z in an iPhone in PDF?

Of course, you can use the Ctrl Z command in any PDF in your iPhone.

This command or keyboard shortcut key is used to undo the actions in various softwares, programs, applications, etc. But, in the lastest versions of the iPhone, you can undo any error or mistake by shaking your iPhone device. Isn't it amazing?

How Can I Make a PDF Searchable?

With the help of Adobe Acrobat app, you can make your PDF searchable in the following steps:

  • Open the Adobe Acrobat app.
  • Then, click on the 'Open' tab.
  • Then, just choose or select the document you want to make searchable.
  • Again, click on 'Open'.
  • Tap on 'Tools'.
  • Here, select the 'Recognize Text' option.
  • Click on 'PDF Output Style Searchable Image'.
  • Finally, select 'OK'.

 

With the help of the given 3 steps, you can search for any PDF that is present in the internal or external storage of your iPhone.

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