How do I view PDF files on a website without actually downloading them?

Whenever I encounter a PDF document on a website, it always downloads to my computer when I view it. Consequently I am getting left with all these documents that have been downloaded to my computer that I don't want to save, only look at once. It is a real pain to have to go back and delete all these files, some of which have obsure nondescriptive names, after I am done. How do I view but NOT download??

When you tap on the PDF link, the file should open directly on the screen while you are in Safari. You can then tap on - Open In - in the upper right corner of the PDF. Then tap on Open In and select your PDF app from the pop up.
If you do not see the Open In button, just tap on the open PDF somewhere and that will make the button reappear for a few seconds.

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