Reading swf files

Hi, I am fairly new to flash. I have done a little test site
(not yet published) for a client. I want to send him the swf file
so he can get an idea of the site. Does he need to download
flashplayer to view the site? Is there another way to send the file
without having to ask him to download anything. If so how? I tried
to send the html file but he still isn't able to open it, what can
I do?
thanks

Hi Nancy
Trying to update my site got to make some changes. Do you work on sites via remote? I am on Cloud.
: Nancy O.
Sent: Monday, September 01, 2014 3:47 PM
To: James Neidner
Subject: Need help " Can't find a valid editor for this file extension" not sure why I am getting and this or what to do.
Need help " Can't find a valid editor for this file extension" not sure why I am getting and this or what to do.
created by Nancy O. <https://forums.adobe.com/people/Nancy+O.> in Dreamweaver support forum - View the full discussion <https://forums.adobe.com/message/6692200#6692200>

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