When I click a link to a pdf file, I'm only presented with a save box,not a choice to just view the file. I have been able to view linked files in the past, but not anymore. I have to save the file to downloads then go to downloads and open it.

when selecting a link to a pdf file , I'm only given the choice to save it ..not view it ? How do I change that ..?

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*https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/force-content-type/
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