How to set your PDF's to open in Chrome or download

How to set your PDF's to open in Chrome or download

If you prefer your PDF's to open in Chrome instead of downloading or to download instead of opening in Chrome then follow these steps:

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1. Click the 3 dots beside you profile icon in the top right corner of Chrome.
2. Click on settings.

3. Type "PDF" in the search box.
4. Click on "Site Settings".

5. Scroll down and click on "Additional content settings" to expand the options. You may need to scroll down again after expanding the options.
6. Click on "PDF Documents" to open the PDF options.

7. Select the option you prefer.
      7.1. Select "Download PDF's" to have PDF's download by default.
      7.2. Select "Open PDF's in Chrome" to have PDF's open in Chrome by default.


You are all set! 

If you have any issues with this setting or it doesn't function the way you set please reach out to helpdesk@crossco.com for further assistance!


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