I want an option to open a document not to save it.

In order to view a PDF file it must be first saved on the local computer, even if only as a temporary file.

Hi.

When I open a document in email, for example, adobe only gives me options to save, save as, or cancel.  I don't want to save, only to open.

Answer is in the question…

its offen the case that you don't have any software listed to open that type of file

Adobe doesn't make email software. 

Are you saying your email client prompts you to save attached files before opening them?  Well, um... that's how computers work.  Attached files must be saved otherwise it's impossible to view them.

Nancy

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