Working with PDF files often involves tasks like rearranging pages, rotating them, merging documents, or extracting certain sections. PDF Arranger is a lightweight yet powerful tool that makes all of these tasks simple and intuitive. In this guide, we will walk you through how to install PDF Arranger on FunOS, how to launch and uninstall it, and everything else you need to know.

What is PDF Arranger?

PDF Arranger is a small, user-friendly application that allows you to manipulate PDF documents. It acts as a front-end for Python libraries such as pikepdf, making it easy to perform common tasks like:

• Splitting or merging PDF files
• Rotating, cropping, or deleting pages
• Rearranging pages via drag and drop
• Exporting selected pages to a new document

PDF Arranger is especially useful for users who need basic PDF editing without the complexity or cost of full-featured PDF editors. It’s open source and available in most Linux distributions, including FunOS.

How to Install PDF Arranger on FunOS

Follow the steps below to install PDF Arranger on FunOS. The process is simple and only takes a few minutes.

Step 1: Open a Terminal

You can open the Terminal in several ways:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner of the screen, then click Terminal.
• Click the Terminal icon located in the Tray.
• Use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl + Alt + T

Step 2: Update the Package List

Before installing any software, it’s recommended to update your package list to ensure you get the latest version available in the repositories.

sudo apt update

Step 3: Install PDF Arranger

Now install PDF Arranger using the following command:

sudo apt install pdfarranger

Step 4: Reload the Menu

After installation, you may need to reload the JWM menu so the new application appears.

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
• Click Reload menu.

Launching PDF Arranger

Once installed and the menu is reloaded, you can launch PDF Arranger by:

• Clicking the Menu button in the lower-left corner
• Navigating to the Office category
• Clicking PDF Arranger

The application will open, and you can begin editing your PDF documents right away.

How to Uninstall PDF Arranger on FunOS

If you no longer need PDF Arranger, you can completely remove it from your system by following these steps.

Step 1: Open a Terminal

Use any of the methods described earlier to open a Terminal.

Step 2: Remove PDF Arranger

To uninstall PDF Arranger and purge its configuration files:

sudo apt remove --purge pdfarranger

Step 3: Remove Any Unused Dependencies

This step will clean up any additional packages that were installed along with PDF Arranger and are no longer needed:

sudo apt autoremove --purge

Step 4: Remove User Data (Optional)

To remove personal configuration files for PDF Arranger:

rm -rf $HOME/.config/pdfarranger

This step is optional but recommended if you want a completely clean removal.

Step 5: Reload the Menu

To update the menu and remove the PDF Arranger shortcut:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
• Click Reload menu.

Conclusion

PDF Arranger is a great utility for quick and easy PDF modifications without the need for heavy tools. It fits perfectly into the FunOS ecosystem, especially for users looking for lightweight, efficient applications. Whether you’re combining multiple PDFs, rearranging pages, or removing unwanted ones, PDF Arranger provides a clean and simple interface for your needs.