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How can I open PDF files one by one in a folder with power automate desktop

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Posted on by xuyinaoyixue1

Hey there,

Is there any way for me to set up a flow to open PDF file one by one in this folder automatically? I previously applied 'Click UI element' but seems that way cannot apply with all the other PDF files automatically. Thanks!

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eetuRobo 4,204 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at

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Use "Get files in folder" -action to get all the files in that folder. That produces variable called "Files" which is list of the pdf files. Then use that "Files" -variable in For each loop. Then open the pdf with Run application (it will open with the default pdf application you have set so for me it opens Edge browser).

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xuyinaoyixue1 73 on at

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@eetuRobo Thanks. Yes, I actually tried the same way yesterday, but instead of adding 'current item' as a Run Application path, I added Adobe read as a path. that's why I only launched that Adobe reader but not the PDF files. But your way solved my problem. Thank you so much!

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