How do I set Firefox to automatically open downloads instead of having to go to my downloads and double click to open?

Whenever I have used Firefox on a PC it at least gave me the option to open certain file types automatically. I download a lot of files and the time adds up when I have to open the downloads box and double click on the file each time.

Hi,
This could help you: [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Managing%20file%20types#w_changing-download-actions Changing download actions]

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