Opening pdf files using ' Preview '

To whom it may concern,
I would be extremely grateful if anybody could assist me with my inquiry. The vast majority of pdf files that I open using the 'Preview' software do not seem to fit the whole window. In other terms, i am looking for a solution to have the pdf page displayed entirely in my window. I am honestly tired of constantly having to scroll down in order to see the last line or two.
Kind regards.

Also, check in Preview Preferences that you have "Scale large images to fit windows" check marked.
-mj

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