Set reading direction and page display

Reading settings apply to Paged notes and imported PDFs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. They change how pages appear on screen without changing the actual paper size.

Change the scroll direction

1. Open More → Reading Settings.
2. Under Scroll Direction, choose Horizontal or Vertical.
3. Return to the document and scroll to check the result.
4. Enable Two-Page Reading to view neighboring pages side by side.

Horizontal scrolling moves across pages; vertical scrolling moves up and down. Two-page reading is easier in a wide window. On a narrow screen, turn it off or widen the window.

Change the scroll direction

Choose horizontal or vertical scrolling and enable two-page reading if needed. This example uses vertical scrolling with two pages side by side. Tap to view the original image

Adjust page appearance

In the Visual section, adjust these options:

Setting	Purpose
Page Shadow	Shows shadows at page edges to make boundaries easier to see
Show Page Gap	Shows or hides the space between pages
Eye Comfort Mode	Changes the page's visual appearance while reading

Try one setting at a time and compare the same page. Reopen the settings to restore the previous choice. To change the actual background pattern, lines, or page size, use Paper Settings.

Other settings and common questions

Pull to Add Page in the same panel controls adding pages at the document boundary. See Add pages. Turn it off if you want to read continuously without triggering a new page.

Two pages look too small

Turn off two-page reading or widen the window, then adjust the zoom.

Does hiding the gap merge pages?

No. Page numbers and order remain unchanged. Check the thumbnails.

Do Text documents use these settings?

Text documents have separate reading and appearance options.

For more space to read, use preview or immersive mode.