Viewing PDF Files on my site. 
Author: Phil K.
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I used to be able to PDF files directly onto my web site as single pages. I have upgared to Website X5 Professional 12 and apear not to be abele to do this. I insert a PDF page though the PDF wigget, but when the page is viewed "Live on-line" it does not show and just downloads the PDF file.
I never used to have this issue before the upgrade.
Has anyone any ideas please.
many thanks,
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Does the pc you are working on has a pdf reader installed? Else you pc won't be able to show it and will download it.
If yo have it is the filename.pdf file format been assigned on you pc to the pdf reader?
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Hi, Thank you for your reply,
My PC does have a PDF reader installed. I can view all PDF files.
On the old version of Website X PDF files showed on preview and online.
Ealier I inserted a PDF file onto my site Websitex 5 Pro 12) and uploaded it and the file could not be seen on a friends PC either, He had the same when he clicked on the page in the menu the file just downloaded.
Can you give the website adress? Hopefully this helps us , helping you.
Author
Hi,
Many thanks, The link to the page with the PDF is on:
http://www.caroleknight.co.uk/documentation.html
The PDF should display on the page linked to the "Welcome Pack"
http://www.caroleknight.co.uk/my-welcome-pack.html
Much appreciate,
Phil
Hello Phil,
The PDF displays correctly on my own PC. Please see the screenshot attached.
Kind regards,
Paul
Phil
I get the same result as Paul.
What browser are you using? In Firefox under tools/options and then applications you can set pdf files to open in firefox or download and open in acrobat reader. Is it possible you have changed the default at some time by selecting always download?
Perhaps try view your site in a brower you don't normally use?
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Why is it always the simple things?
I have just tried, as suggest using a different browser and as you both say it works!
I normally try out a couple of browser but did not this time. I normally use Firefox and have now changed the settings.
Many thanks Paul and Phil, can't belive I missed the most basic of all tests.
Thanks again.
Thx for the links, glad it worked out.