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tenzing33 Author

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Opening excel automatically after download

How do i enable opening an excel file automatically after downloading from safari?

iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 3rd Gen, Wi-Fi, Cell

Posted on Jul 1, 2020 1:50 PM

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Marco Klobas

Level 6

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Posted on Jul 1, 2020 10:25 PM

Try to check Open "safe" files after downloading in Safari's Preferences... -> General.

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