Easy Guide to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune

In this article, I will explain how to enable Edge built-in PDF reader for WebView2 with Microsoft Intune.The Edge built-in PDF reader powered by Adobe Acrobat for WebView2 is an enhanced PDF viewing solution integrated into Microsoft Edge and the WebView2 control.

This integration leverages Adobe Acrobat’s advanced PDF features within the WebView2 environment, directly providing a richer and more powerful PDF viewing experience within applications.

WebView2, developed by Microsoft, is a control that allows you to embed web technologies (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) in your native applications. One of the features of Edge WebView2 is its built-in PDF reader, which allows you to display PDF documents directly within the WebView2 control.

Handling PDF Files: The Edge browser engine used by WebView2 will automatically recognize the PDF file and use the built-in PDF reader to display it.

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Microsoft Edge’s built-in PDF reader powered by Adobe Acrobat for WebView2 brings advanced PDF capabilities to applications using the WebView2 control. This integration ensures high-quality PDF rendering, advanced annotation features, robust form handling, and enhanced security, making it an excellent choice for applications that require comprehensive PDF functionality.

Index
Key Features of Edge built-in PDF Reader for WebView2
Create Configuration to Enable Edge built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune
Monitor the Enable Edge built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 in Intune
End User Experience – Enable Edge built-in PDF Reader for WebView2
Easy Guide to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune – Table 1
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Easy Guide to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune – Fig.1

Key Features of Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2

The Edge built-in PDF reader powered by Adobe Acrobat for WebView2 enhances the default PDF viewing experience with Adobe’s advanced features. Here are the key features:

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FeaturesDescription
High-Quality RenderingProvides superior rendering quality for PDF documents, ensuring crisp text and clear images. It handles complex PDF files better than standard viewers.
Advanced Annotation ToolsUsers can add and manage annotations such as comments, highlights, strikethroughs, and underlines. These tools facilitate collaboration and review processes.
Enhanced Form HandlingIt offers better navigation tools, including bookmarks, thumbnails, and an enhanced table of contents, making it easier to navigate large documents.
Improved NavigationOffers better navigation tools, including bookmarks, thumbnails, and an enhanced table of contents, making it easier to navigate large documents.
Robust Security FeaturesIncorporates Adobe’s security features to protect PDF documents, ensuring that documents are safe from unauthorized access and tampering. This includes support for encrypted PDFs and digital signatures.
Search FunctionalityEnhanced search capabilities allow users to search for text within the PDF quickly and accurately, with advanced options for searching by criteria such as case sensitivity and whole words.
Document ManagementSupports features like document merging, splitting, and reordering pages within a PDF, providing comprehensive document management capabilities.
Accessibility FeaturesIncludes features to improve accessibility, such as support for screen readers, text-to-speech, and other assistive technologies, making PDFs more accessible to users with disabilities.
Consistent Experience Across PlatformsProvides a consistent and familiar PDF viewing experience across different platforms and devices, leveraging the same technology used in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Easy Guide to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune – Table 2

Create Configuration to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2

Here are the steps to create the configuration policy to enable the Edge built-in PDF reader for WebView2 through Intune. Let’s discuss the step-by-step method to create this policy.

Easy Guide to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune - Fig.2
Easy Guide to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune – Fig.2

We can create a profile using an existing Windows template. To do that, select the following options under the Create a profile option.

  • Platform: Windows 10 and later
  • Profile type: Templates
  • Template name: Administrative templates
Easy Guide to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune - Fig.3
Easy Guide to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune – Fig.3

In the Basics option, we can name the Configuration Profile “Enable Edge built-in PDF reader for WebView2.” If needed, we can add a short description by clicking Next.

Easy Guide to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune - Fig.4
Easy Guide to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune – Fig.4

Under the Configuration Settings page, click Computer Configuration, and we will select the setting name Microsoft Edge Webview2 folder.

Note! Enable built-in PDF reader powered by Adobe Acrobat for WebView2 – \Microsoft Edge WebView2

Easy Guide to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune - Fig.5
Easy Guide to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune – Fig.5

On the next page, we can see the settings “Enable built-in PDF reader powered by Adobe Acrobat for WebView2 and the current state is Not configured.

Easy Guide to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune - Fig.6
Easy Guide to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune – Fig.6

Once you select “Enable built-in PDF reader powered by Adobe Acrobat for WebView2“. Click on the Enabled radio option.

Set the value name to the Application User Model ID or the executable file name. The “*” wildcard can be used as the value name for all applications. Then select OK.

Easy Guide to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune - Fig.7
Easy Guide to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune – Fig.7

On the next page, Leave the Scope tags as Default. If you want to make any custom scope tags available to your tenant, you can also select them based on the requirement.

Easy Guide to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune - Fig.8
Easy Guide to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune – Fig.8

Click on Next and assign the policy to HTMD – Test Computers. Then, Click Add Groups and select the required device group in the Included Groups option.

Easy Guide to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune - Fig.9
Easy Guide to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune – Fig.9

On the Review + Create page, carefully review all the settings you’ve defined for the Enable Edge built-in PDF reader for WebView2 configuration. Select Create to implement the changes once you’ve confirmed everything is correct.

Easy Guide to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune - Fig.10
Easy Guide to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune – Fig.10

Monitor the Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 in Intune

The policy has been deployed to the Microsoft Entra ID groups. The policy will take effect as soon as possible once the device is synced. To monitor the policy deployment status from the Intune Portal, follow the steps below.

  • Navigate to Devices > Windows > Configuration > Search for the “Enable Edge built-in PDF reader for WebView2” policy.

You will now see the Device and user check-in status of the targeted Configuration Profile.

Easy Guide to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune - Fig.11
Easy Guide to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune – Fig.11

End User Experience – Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2

Now, we have to check whether the Enable Edge built-in PDF reader for WebView2 configuration is working fine or not. Log in to one of the policy-targeted devices.

Try to create a new PDF document or open an existing PDF document. When you check the properties of the particular file, the default PDF reader app is Microsoft Edge, and the Type of the file is Microsoft Edge PDF Document(.pdf)

Easy Guide to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune - Fig.12
Easy Guide to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune – Fig.12

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Vaishnav K has over 10+ years of experience in SCCM, Device Management, and Automation Solutions. He writes and imparts his knowledge about Microsoft Intune, Azure, PowerShell scripting, and automation. Check out his profile on LinkedIn.

2 thoughts on “Easy Guide to Enable Edge Built-in PDF Reader for WebView2 with Intune”

    • Hi Scott, The configuration is correct only. Here, I used “*” as a wildcard, so either I need to put the Name and value as * or use a specific Name and value.
      We can’t leave the Name and Value options blank; both are mandatory fields.

      Reply

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