.Microsoft EdgeMicrosoft Edge does not download PDF files by default and this setting cannot be changed. However, Edge does give you the option to save a PDF after it opens in the browser. Browse to the PDF file you'd like to view or download and click it.

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The file should automatically open in the browser window. To save (download) the PDF, click the icon.Internet Explorer usersSimilar to Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer displays PDF files by default, instead of offering to download them for you. However, downloading a PDF is still possible.

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Follow these steps to view or download a PDF with Internet Explorer. Open. Browse to the PDF you'd like to view or download and click it. You should see a box appear at the bottom of your screen. The Open button allows you to view the PDF, and Save allows you to download it.Google Chrome usersBy default, Google Chrome opens a file in the browser window instead of saving it to the downloads folder.

TipTo have PDF files open in the browser again, repeat these steps and select (default) or Use other. To choose another program. Opera usersBy default, Opera opens a file in the browser window instead of saving it to the downloads folder.