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Anonymous
May 17, 2017
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I want to view pdfs in browser window without saving

  • May 17, 2017
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Suddenly, starting about a month ago, most of the pdf links I click on (in web pages) won't open unless I save them to my computer first.  I don't want to be forced to save them and have them taking up space.  They used to just open in a new tab (and maybe automatically save to downloads...?).  I'm using a mac, and it's the same problem in both Safari and Chrome.  I've tried playing with content settings/preferences, but it makes no difference which boxes are checked/unchecked. Is there a way to go back to just VIEWING before deciding if I want to save?

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    Correct answer ~graffiti

    Seems strange.  I've been using Chrome  as the default browser on my mac for years, and only recently started having this issue.  I don't care which reader it uses - I just want it to open without a "save" window first.


    rkoo  wrote

    I don't care which reader it uses - I just want it to open without a "save" window first.

    If you're going to use Chrome, then you'll want to find a Chrome support avenue.

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    soumik011
    Adobe Employee
    soumik011
    Adobe Employee
    May 17, 2017

    Hi rkoo,

    After downloading the PDF file does it open automatically in the safari browser using Adobe reader Plugin?

    Also can you share with us a screenshot from Safari > Preference > Security > Plug-in Settings. (check image)

    Regards

    Soumik

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    Anonymous
    May 17, 2017

    I usually use Chrome.  I tried opening a pdf link in Safari, just now and it didn't ask me to save - though it DID automatically save it to my downloads (not ideal, but at least it's not an extra step for me). 

    So I guess it's just Chrome I'm asking about now.  Is there an equivalent chain I can look at for Chrome?

    ~graffiti
    ~graffiti
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    May 17, 2017

    Chrome uses its own viewer and isn't compatible with Adobe Reader.

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