PDF Reader
Read and search within PDFs directly from your library.
FAQ ↓The built-in PDF reader lets you view and search through any PDF stored in your library without leaving Jenni.
Opening a PDF
Click any source in your library that has an attached PDF. The reader opens in a panel alongside your document, rendering the PDF with MuPDF.
Searching Within a PDF
Open Search
Press Ctrl + F on Windows and Linux, or Cmd + F on Mac, while the PDF reader is focused. A search bar appears in the toolbar.
Find Matches
Type your search text. Matches are highlighted in the PDF as you type, and a counter displays “X of Y” to show how many results were found and which one is currently active.
Navigate Between Matches
- Next match: press
Enteror click the forward arrow in the toolbar - Previous match: press
Shift + Enteror click the backward arrow - Matches are ordered by page number, then by position on the page
Close Search
Press Escape or click the X button in the search bar. All highlights are cleared.
Search Behavior
- Case-insensitive by default
- Exact text matching only. Wildcards and regular expressions are not supported.
- Results are ordered by page, then by vertical and horizontal position
- Matching begins as you type, updating the highlight and counter with each keystroke
Tips
- Use short, specific terms to reduce noise in long documents
- Press
EnterandShift + Enterrepeatedly for rapid navigation through results - Search works with OCR-processed text in scanned PDFs, provided the OCR layer is present in the file
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
Ctrl/Cmd + F opens the browser’s search bar instead of the PDF search | The PDF reader panel does not have focus | Click inside the PDF viewer first, then press the shortcut again |
| No results for text that is clearly visible on the page | The PDF may be image-based without an OCR layer | Re-process the PDF with an OCR tool and re-upload it |
| Search toolbar appears in the wrong position | The right-side panel may be interfering with layout | Close the right panel or resize it to give the reader more space |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search for text inside a PDF in Jenni?
Click inside the PDF viewer to give it focus, then press
Ctrl/Cmd + F. A search bar appears where you can type your query. Matches are highlighted as you type.Why is Ctrl+F opening my browser search instead of the PDF search?
The PDF reader panel needs to have focus first. Click anywhere inside the PDF viewer, then press
Ctrl/Cmd + F again. The search bar should now appear within the reader.Can I search scanned PDFs in Jenni?
Yes, as long as the PDF has an OCR text layer. If the PDF is image-only without OCR, re-process it with an OCR tool and re-upload it to your library.
How do I navigate between search results in the PDF reader?
Press
Enter or click the forward arrow to jump to the next match. Press Shift + Enter or click the backward arrow for the previous match. A counter shows your current position out of total results.Does the Jenni PDF reader support regex or wildcard search?
No. The PDF reader uses exact text matching only. Wildcards and regular expressions are not supported. Search is case-insensitive by default.
How do I open a PDF from my library?
Click any source in your library that has an attached PDF. The reader opens in a panel alongside your document so you can reference the paper while writing.