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2.3. Firefox: Set preferences for PDFs to "Preview in Firefox"

Use Firefox preferences to control how Firefox works overall and how files are handled.

1. Open the Firefox preferences

1. Click Firefox
2. Click Preferences

2. Application Preferences

1. Click Applications.
2. Begin typing "pdf" without the quotes. Firefox will automatch characters as you type.
3. Click on the Action options.

3. Action options

1. Click the option you desire for pdf links.

4. Firefox Preferences

Firefox preference changes (should) happen right away. If they don't, quit your browser, then reopen it.

You can be bold and select different Action(s) to see what happens.

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