How do I setup automatic download of PDF files in Safari?

Previously whenever I clicked on a pdf link it would automatically download the file and place it in my downloads folder, now I have to manually save each pdf file in a safari window to my downloads folder assigning it a name. When I would download credit card statements, as an example. the statements would automatically download and be placed in my downloads folder and be assigned a progressive name like "statement1", "statement2", etc. But now it's so frustrating that files don't automatically download, and that I manually have to save each one and assign it a name. If you have any suggestions to help, I'd greatlly appreciate it!

pjmetz: You say "tried changing from Adobe Reader to Preview and then Safari to get the automatic downloading to stop, but neither choice produced the desired effect." What effect did these changes produce? I am sure they didn't leave things as they were, did they? If they did, and Adobe Reader is strong-arming its way to causing all PDF files to download, try removing Reader and give it a test with no Reader-assist. Oh, I'm not trying to get you to give up on Reader. You can copy Reader to an ext. HDD for safe-keeping, and then trash it from the internal HDD, and empty the trash. Then test Safari. If Safari works correctly without Reader, get your answer from Adobe.com
maxintaft: PDF files cannot be editied easily even on your HDD, mush less in a browser window. Whatever it is you are typing in (or have been typing in previously), it is not a PDF file, so your issue needs a new question, or contact the school site webmaster for help.

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