2038255 - Add new PDF editing features to "view/edit" article: Merge (Firefox desktop 151) to SUMO article

Status: RESOLVED FIXED

(support.mozilla.org :: Knowledge Base Content, task)

Description

[Ryan Casey]

Did you check out the steps and FAQs for submitting requests to the CX content team? (yes or no)? [REQUIRED]

Yes

Content access restriction: Is the content restricted to staff or under embargo (yes or no)? [REQUIRED]

No

Product (ensure to select only one product for each ticket. If your request involves multiple products, file an individual Bugzilla for each)

Choose one below and delete others. [REQUIRED]
Firefox for Desktop (Windows)
Firefox for Desktop (macOS)
Firefox for Desktop (Linux)

Select the type of request.

Choose one or more below and delete others. [REQUIRED]
KB content update/ new content

Please summarize the request, emphasizing any user-facing changes. Include historical context or background information if it helps users understand the new features or changes. [REQUIRED]

##Are the user-facing changes mentioned above for the production release, or is the feature/change experimental/ beta? (Production, Experimental or Beta) [REQUIRED]
The PDF viewer in Firefox is adding the ability for users to merge documents (PDF format only, currently) into an open document. This is a continuation of document-level editing features organize and Split: [(https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2027900)].
The feature updates are for production
**Note: Specify if the user-facing changes mentioned above are final, experimental, or in beta. This information is crucial for determining the appropriate support and documentation level needed. Please note that SUMO KB articles only support the production version for Firefox.

Are the new features or changes region-specific? Are they going to be released in a gradual rollout? [REQUIRED]

All users will get these features, no holdbacks

Please indicate if this is an on- or off-train release [REQUIRED]

On train (Firefox desktop 151)

What is the anticipated release date? [REQUIRED]

May 19 2026

Does the content need to be published prior to the release date? If so, when? [REQUIRED]

No

Does the content need to be localized in any languages outside of EN-US? If yes, please indicate which languages. [REQUIRED]

All languages, please

Please include any related JIRA/Github/Bugzilla tickets, documentation, demos or practical use cases. [REQUIRED]

ENG Jira ticket
PM Jira ticket

Please include links to any design assets, visuals, figma files, etc. [REQUIRED]

Figma file

Please add instructions for testing that will enable us to replicate the expected product behavior. [REQUIRED]

Open a pdf file in Firefox PDF, and open the new sidebar on the left (if not already open), and use it to:
MERGE

1. Click on the "+" plus icon in the top-right corner to open your finder/file window.
2. Select a file (PDF format only for this release)
3. Select Open/ENTER
   Document is now merged with the original, user can see/navigate newly added pages in the page sidebar or scroll through the document.

Does the content need approval before publishing? If yes, identify the one approver responsible for this task.

Yes. Ryan Casey or Marco Casteluccio is the final editor/reviewer.

Comment 2

[mcalidonio]

Asana: https://app.asana.com/1/90589597529/project/1203460865189761/task/1214808697524106?focus=true

Comment 3

[Flavius Floare]

Ryan and Marco, here is the draft. You'll see the addition of the section as suggestions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1acVW65UIbAEPmAc3QBCi2dS3nY-lsLA5B2_iq_b5a7k/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.uyul30xpx54o

Comment 4

[Flavius Floare]

Content is out under {for fx151} markup: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/view-pdf-files-firefox-or-choose-another-viewer