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How do I get PDF files to view correctly?

MichaelMaor
MichaelMaor
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I am using Firefox 31.0 on Windows XP and Windows 7 computers and I noticed when opening PDF files in Firefox the file often appears blank, or missing many elements. Zooming in and back out usually fixes this, but if I reload the page I get the same partial display again.

I am using Firefox 31.0 on Windows XP and Windows 7 computers and I noticed when opening PDF files in Firefox the file often appears blank, or missing many elements. Zooming in and back out usually fixes this, but if I reload the page I get the same partial display again.

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Sourjobraato Banerjee
Sourjobraato Banerjee
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Hello,

In order to change the default reader for PDF files (to not open PDF files with Firefox's internal PDF reader), follow these steps:

  1. Go to Tools > Options (or Firefox > Options).
  2. In the Options window, select the Applications tab.
  3. In the Search field, type PDF. You should find Portable Document Format (PDF).
  4. On the right handside you should find an Action column. Use that to select your favorite PDF reader. In order to view PDF files in Firefox, choose Preview in Firefox.

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