[ARCHIVED] How to open a file instead of downloading for viewing

[dnosbisch]

Opening PDF files-  I don't want students to have to download a pdf file to view.  I want it to simply open.  How do I do this?

[Stef_retired · Accepted solution]

 @dnosbisch , you can accomplish this anywhere you've included a PDF in the Rich Content Editor by enabling the auto-open for inline preview, and you'll find the instructions at How do I set the auto-open for inline preview for files using the Rich Content Editor?​

[smitra]

The problem is IF it is in a TABLE, then it previews in a really small place.

[vossrf]

It is possible to directly edit the link by highlighting it, right click and select Link Options or Ctrl-K and change everything after the file number
from /download or ?wrap=1 to /download?download_frd=1

Thus, a link such as https://canvas.zzz.edu/courses/xxxxxx/files/12345678?wrap=1
would become  https://canvas.zzz.edu/courses/xxxxxx/files/12345678/download?download_frd=1
and would skip the preview.