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How to Collapse the Search Box in the Title Bar by Default?

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In older versions of Foxit PDF Editor and Foxit PDF Reader, the search box was always displayed in the center of the title bar by default. This design occupied a significant portion of the title bar space, which could result in situations where the file name was not fully visible, especially when opening files with long names, as shown in the screenshot below:

Improvements in Foxit PDF Editor v2025.2/V14.0 and Foxit PDF Reader v2025.2 or Later Versions

Starting from Foxit PDF Editor v2025.2/V14.0 and Foxit PDF Reader v2025.2 or later versions, this issue has been improved. When opening PDF files with long file names, the search bar will automatically collapse, allowing more space in the title bar for displaying the file name. This enhancement provides better visibility and usability for files with lengthy names.

How to Permanently Collapse the Search Box in the Title Bar

In addition to the automatic collapsing feature, Foxit PDF Editor v2025.2/V14.0 and Foxit PDF Reader v2025.2 or later versions also allow users to set the search box to permanently collapse by default. To enable this setting, follow the steps below:

  1. Go to the File tab and select Preferences. Navigate to the General section.
  2. Check the option "Collapse the Search box by default”，Click OK to save the setting.

This improvement ensures a more customizable and user-friendly experience when working with PDFs in Foxit PDF Editor and Foxit PDF Reader. Users can now easily manage title bar space to suit their workflow preferences.