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Asked: 2026-06-06T11:11:00+00:00

For a project I am looking for a good way to display pdf files

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For a project I am looking for a good way to display pdf files in a webbrowser (IE8 and newer). The browsers used in my project have acrobat reader installed, so thatwillbe the preferred way to visualize thepdf file.

Is there a way to access acrobat reader currently opened in a div to (for instance) switch pages or jump to a given bookmark? Is it also possible to listen for text selection events?

Thanks in advance!

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  1. Editorial Team

    Having worked on this problem for some time, I now use the following solution:

    • Use pdfObject.js to embed the pdf file in my webpage.
    • Communicate between pdf and html using the HostContainer. Important here is that you are able to put some javascript in the PDF file.
    • Important note is that this only works with the embedded Acrobat Reader/Pro version.
    • see: http://www.javabeat.net/articles/print.php?article_id=301)

    Good luck. If you encounter problems, just leave a message, perhaps I can help.

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