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An Adobe Reader update can cause PDF files to be unreadable in Firefox. We'll explain how to fix this and cover options for viewing PDF files.
An Adobe Reader update can cause PDF files to be unreadable in Firefox. We'll explain how to fix this and cover options for viewing PDF files.
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When you install or update Adobe Reader, it installs a plugin for viewing PDF files inside Firefox and sets that as the default. The problem is that this plugin does not work. In order to view PDF files again follow these steps:
{for win,linux}
{note}'''Note:''' This article only applies to Mac computers.{/note}
{/for}
# [[T:optionspreferences]]
# Select the {menu Applications} panel.
# Type '''pdf''' into the search bar.
# For each content type listed, click on the drop-down menu in the '''Action''' column and change the selection to use Adobe Reader, Preview or PDF Browser Plugin (if you are using the Schubert PDF plugin).
#:[[Image:Reader plugin - Mac]]
# [[T:closeOptionsPreferences]]
You can also view PDF files inside Firefox with these add-ons:
*The new [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/pdfjs/ PDF Viewer] extension
*The [http://www.schubert-it.com/pluginpdf/ Schubert|it PDF Browser Plugin]
For details on using these and help fixing problems, please see, [[Opening PDF files within Firefox]].
When you install or update Adobe Reader, it installs a plugin for viewing PDF files inside Firefox and sets that as the default. The problem is that this plugin does not work. In order to view PDF files again follow these steps:
{for win,linux}
{note}'''Note:''' This article only applies to Mac computers.{/note}
{/for}
# On the menu bar, click on the {menu Firefox} menu and select {menu Preferences...}.
# Select the {menu Applications} panel.
# Type '''pdf''' into the search bar.
# For each content type listed, click on the drop-down menu in the '''Action''' column and change the selection to use Adobe Reader, Preview or PDF Browser Plugin (if you are using the Schubert PDF plugin).
#:[[Image:Reader plugin - Mac]]
# [[T:closeOptionsPreferences]]
You can also view PDF files inside Firefox with these add-ons:
*The new [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/pdfjs/ PDF Viewer] extension
*The [http://www.schubert-it.com/pluginpdf/ Schubert|it PDF Browser Plugin]
For details on using these and help fixing problems, please see, [[Opening PDF files within Firefox]].