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how do I start an htm file from the command line

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sammyshaw
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I want to run an htm file from a batch file. Help, please.

I want to run an htm file from a batch file. Help, please.

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cor-el
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See:

sammyshaw
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I could not find anything useful for my problem on that url. I would appreciate further help.

cor-el
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You can add the file link to the command line to start Firefox or use -url file://.
Open the file in Firefox via File > Open File to see the url.
If the file has spaces in the file path then you need to add quotes ("")

sammyshaw
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That did it! Thank you.

cor-el
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You're welcome