To exit edit mode in Adobe Acrobat Pro, click the "Selection tool," which is typically represented by an arrow icon in the toolbar.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
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Locate the Toolbar: When you're in edit mode, you should see a toolbar at the top (or side, depending on your Acrobat Pro configuration) of the application window. This toolbar contains various tools for editing the PDF.
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Find the Selection Tool: The selection tool is usually depicted as an arrow. It might also be labeled as "Select Object" or "Selection."
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Click the Selection Tool: Clicking this arrow icon will deactivate the editing tool you were previously using and allow you to select text and objects within the PDF without altering them. This effectively exits the edit mode specific to the tool you were using.
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Missing Toolbar?: If you don't see the toolbar, try pressing the F8 key. This is a common shortcut to toggle the toolbar's visibility.
Once you've clicked the Selection tool, you'll be back to navigating and interacting with the PDF in a standard, non-editing manner. You can then scroll, select text for copying, and generally interact with the document as a reader.
