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MicrosoftProvide run / open / save / save as options when downloading files - Discussion
Hello everyone,
Thanks so much for all the feedback provided regarding Open/SaveAs. We are now introducing an option for users using Edge version 87.0.629.0 and above to choose, for each download, whether they want to Open, Save As, Save, or Cancel a download. To enable this option, navigate to edge://settings/downloads and enable, "Ask me what to do with each download." Once you download a file after enabling that setting, you will have the option to Open, Save As, Save, or Cancel it. If you choose to open it directly, it will be downloaded to a temporary folder.
Additionally, we have exposed an option to directly delete downloaded files from your computer, in the browser so that you can easily clean up after downloading your files without leaving the browser.
To learn more about these features, please check out our post.
RichLusk Elliot Kirk I actually prefer the way that Classic Edge provides a banner across the bottom of the screen with buttons to choose which options are appropriate for you.
I have always disliked the way that Chromium browsers manage downloads because I like being able to decide what I want to do before the download starts, rather than it automatically downloading and then having to quickly click the ... OPTIONS button to decide if the file should open immediately.
Downloads are confusing after Classic Edge
(I am typing this from a Mac and so the Skype Windows Download isn't a sensible comparison, but this is purely for illustration!)
I think it would be sensible to make choices clear, but allow users the choice. So much effort is going into the design of Chromium Edge I am sure whatever happens will be helpful.
