# PDF Files not opening in new tab

**URL:** <https://community.brave.app/t/pdf-files-not-opening-in-new-tab/130736>\
**Category:** Brave Browser\
**Tags:** windows\
**Created:** [May 31, 2020, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/pdf-files-not-opening-in-new-tab/130736 "2020-05-31T23:38:16Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![tremble](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brave/user_avatar/community.brave.app/tremble/32/44749_2.png) [@tremble](https://community.brave.app/u/tremble)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2020, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/pdf-files-not-opening-in-new-tab/130736/1 "2020-05-31T23:38:16Z")

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**Description of the issue:**  
When links are clicked, it is hit or miss whether or not they prompt a “Save As” download or open in new tab. (I want them to open in new tab)  
**Steps to Reproduce (add as many as necessary): 1. 2. 3.**  
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**Actual Result (gifs and screenshots are welcome!):**  
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**Expected result:**  
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**Reproduces how often:**  
30% of PDF links clicked  
**Operating System and Brave Version(See the `About Brave` page in the main menu):**  
Win 10, 1.9.76  
**Additional Information:**  
I have already unticked the setting for downloading PDFs instead of opening in browser.  
I have already checked brave://components for PDF viewer (PDF.js) , it is not there in any form.

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**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/brave/original/3X/1/8/182067f3480d1a5e7aea5ae3131b116ca1ef7918.png) [@system](https://community.brave.app/u/system)\
**Post date:** [June 30, 2020, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/pdf-files-not-opening-in-new-tab/130736/2 "2020-06-30T23:38:22Z")

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