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How can I set pdfs to open in a new tab instead of prompting firefox to open them in Adobe itself?

colormepeachy
colormepeachy
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I use a website with many links to pdfs. In Windows XP (probably an older version of firefox) I could right click on the link to open a new tab, and the pdf would open in the new tab. In Windows 7 (and updated firefox) when I right click to open a new tab, a new blank tab opens and Adobe starts up displaying the document in a new Adobe window. How can I change the settings to have pdfs open within the new tab (without opening Adobe)?

I use a website with many links to pdfs. In Windows XP (probably an older version of firefox) I could right click on the link to open a new tab, and the pdf would open in the new tab. In Windows 7 (and updated firefox) when I right click to open a new tab, a new blank tab opens and Adobe starts up displaying the document in a new Adobe window. How can I change the settings to have pdfs open within the new tab (without opening Adobe)?

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TheRareVariant
TheRareVariant
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Tools -> Options -> Applications Tab

Under Content Type find Adobe

Under Action, Left click and select "Use Adobe Acrobat (in Firefox)"

That should do it!

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