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ShortKeys is not working with Adobe Acrobat Reader

To get macros to run in Adobe Acrobat Reader, its Protected Mode feature must be turned off. These steps describe how:

  • Open Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Click Edit, Preferences
  • For Adobe Acrobat Reader DC or XI click Security (Enhanced)
  • For Adobe Acrobat Reader X click General
  • Click to uncheck the “Enable Protected mode at startup” setting
  • Click the OK button to save
  • Restart Adobe Acrobat Reader