dont want pdf files auto opening
when i download a pdf file, it auto opens on a new tab. i dont want it to auto open. for it to not auto open i have to explictly click on the downloading file, i couldn't find a settings in the settings menu to stop auto opening.
Chosen solution
Hi modemhunt, could you try the following?
- Click the Firefox menu
button at the top-right corner.
- Select the Settings menu item. The Settings tab will open.
- In the General panel, scroll down to the Applications section.
Does it say "Open with Firefox"? If so, change it to "Save File"
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wxie said
You can right click the link and save it.
that does not always work, for example i am on a website which has a download button for a pdf, so i can only click the button to download it, hence giving me no option otherwise.
Chosen Solution
Hi modemhunt, could you try the following?
- Click the Firefox menu button at the top-right corner.
- Select the Settings menu item. The Settings tab will open.
- In the General panel, scroll down to the Applications section.
Does it say "Open with Firefox"? If so, change it to "Save File"
Fylvara said
Hi modemhunt, could you try the following?Does it say "Open with Firefox"? If so, change it to "Save File"
- Click the Firefox menu
- Select the Settings menu item. The Settings tab will open.
- In the General panel, scroll down to the Applications section.
thanks for the support Fylvara, this was the solution i was looking for, i did not realize that i could select 'save file' instead of 'open with firefox'. i was on that page, it was right in front of my eyes but i still missed it. thanks.
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