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🖨️ Remove Download and Print Icons From PDF Reports

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Camilo Aponte

Camilo Aponte

Last updated on Sep 30, 2026

🔍 Overview

When generating or viewing PDF reports in Search Atlas, you may notice a download or print icon appearing in the top-right corner of the report layout. This icon is part of the report viewer interface and can appear unexpectedly after platform updates. This article walks you through how to control the visibility of these icons so your reports look polished and professional before sharing them with clients.

📍 Where to Find Your Reports

To get started, navigate to your reports using the following path:

  1. Click Reports (Report Builder) in the left sidebar.
  2. You will land on the Projects List page (URL: /report-builder/projects-list).
  3. Click on the report you want to edit or preview.

🛠️ How to Hide the Download and Print Icons

Follow these steps to remove or hide the download and print icons from your PDF report layout:

  1. From the Projects List, open the report you want to modify by clicking its name.
  2. Once inside the report editor, click the Settings or Report Options icon — typically represented by a gear or three-dot menu — located in the top toolbar.
  3. In the settings panel that opens, look for a section labelled Report Viewer Options or Display Settings.
  4. Locate the toggle or checkbox for Show Download Icon and Show Print Icon.
  5. Switch both toggles to the off position, or uncheck the corresponding checkboxes.
  6. Click Save or Apply Changes to confirm your settings.
  7. Preview the report again to confirm the icons no longer appear in the top-right corner.

Once saved, these settings will apply every time the report is viewed or exported as a PDF, ensuring a consistent, professional appearance for your clients.

📄 Exporting a Clean PDF After Hiding Icons

After hiding the icons, follow these steps to export your finalized report:

  1. With the report open and settings saved, click the Download .CSV button in Reports → Report Builder (Report Builder).
  2. Save the file to your device.

Your exported PDF will now reflect the updated layout with no visible download or print icons in the corner.

⚠️ Troubleshooting: Icons Still Appearing After Changes

If the icons are still visible after following the steps above, try the following:

  • Hard refresh the page by pressing Ctrl + Shift + R (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + R (Mac) to clear any cached layout data.
  • Check report-level vs. project-level settings. Some display settings are applied at the individual report level, not across the entire project. Make sure you saved settings inside the correct report.
  • Confirm your changes were saved by navigating away from the report and returning to it, then reopening the settings panel to verify the toggles are still in the off position.
  • Try a different browser to rule out a browser-rendering issue affecting the preview display.

💡 Best Practices for Professional PDF Reports

  • Always preview your report in the report viewer before exporting to catch any layout issues early.
  • Use your brand colours and logo in the report header to reinforce a professional, white-label appearance for clients.
  • Save a report template with your preferred display settings so you do not need to adjust icon visibility each time you create a new report.
  • Review your report on both desktop and a PDF viewer after export to ensure the final output matches expectations.

💬 Need More Help?

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