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9 changes: 8 additions & 1 deletion knowledge-base/kb0069.md
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The problem is that Adobe Acrobat Reader by default blocks all external applications from interaction, due to many longstanding security issues with it.

## Resolution
Keyman for Windows 17 does not resolve the issue with Keyman keyboards not typing in Adobe Acrobat Reader. For a simple workaround, you can turn off Protected Mode in Adobe Acrobat Reader. Here's how:
Keyman for Windows does not resolve the issue with Keyman keyboards not typing in Adobe Acrobat Reader. For a simple workaround, you can turn off Protected Mode in Adobe Acrobat Reader. Here's how:

1. In Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the top left menu button and select **Preferences**
2. Under **Security (Enhanced)**, deselect **Enable Protected Mode at startup**
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This workaround enables you to type using Keyman keyboard in Adobe Acrobat Reader in the search box and the comment section, but not in the Fill & Sign.

There is a second option to use Keyman keyboard in Adobe Acrobat Reader:
1. Open editor of your choice e.g. Notepad
2. type your text and copy it
3. paste it into Adobe Acrobate Reader's search box, comment section or Fill & Sign

This second workaround even overcomes the limitation w.r.t. Fill & Sign.

## Applies to:
* Keyman for Windows 14.0+
* Keyman Desktop 8.0 - 13.0