Cannot save e-mail attachment

[MidnightChardonnay]

I have an attachment to an e-mail which is a PDF document. This PDF contains an image (no text) and when I tap on it it opens directly in my e-mail client and does not give me the opportunity to open it in Adobe Reader. I don't have problems opening PDF documents which contain text in Adobe Reader.

If anyone can explain why this happens or what I am doing wrong then I shall be very grateful. Thank you!

David

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[Mickey330]

I have an attachment to an e-mail which is a PDF document. This PDF contains an image (no text) and when I tap on it it opens directly in my e-mail client and does not give me the opportunity to open it in Adobe Reader. I don't have problems opening PDF documents which contain text in Adobe Reader.

If anyone can explain why this happens or what I am doing wrong then I shall be very grateful. Thank you!

David

When you go to open the PDF, don't just tap on it. Tapping only activates the Mail app's "quick view." What you want to do is tap and hold the PDF file. Then, you should get a mini pop-up with choices, one of which is "Open In..." Press that line and then you should be offered a list of apps that can read that file. Press the one you wish to use and then that app should open with your PDF.

Hope this clarifies.

Marilyn

[MidnightChardonnay]

Hi Marilyn

Why didn't I think of that ????!!!!

Thank you so much for your help.

David

[twerppoet]

Also, when an attachment is opened in Mail, you should be able to tap in the center of the display and get sharing or Open In options at the top right. This menu/option tends to disappear (for better viewing) shortly after the document is opened. It doesn't stay long after you tap on the display either.