Open .docx file automatically in Safari

Is there a way to tell Safari running on macOS Big Sur that .docx files are "safe" to open?

Mac mini, macOS 10.13

Posted on Dec 15, 2020 9:25 AM

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1 reply

raina_b22

Community Specialist

Dec 18, 2020 7:36 AM in response to bdarling17

Hello bdarling17.

Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. We see that you would like to know if it is possible to open a .docx file from Safari. We will be glad to assist.

Unfortunately, opening a .docx file directly from Safari is not possible. If you like you can submit some feedback for this here: Feedback-macOS

The following resource provides steps to open a .docx file with your Mac using other macOS programs: Open Microsoft Office documents on your Mac

Cheers.

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