Firefox includes a built-in PDF viewer to display PDF files inside the browser window. This article explains how to use the built-in PDF viewer, how to fix the common issues you might encounter, and how to use another PDF viewer.
Zoom is an easy-to-use, mobile-friendly, video and audio conferencing service. The ability to host online meetings with up to 300 participants is available at no cost to Carolina faculty, staff, and students. A growing number of campus groups use Zoom for remote conferencing.
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- 1Firefox’s built-in PDF Viewer
Firefox includes a built-in PDF viewer that allows you to view almost all PDF files found on the web without an external application (exceptions to this are PDF files with a MIME type incorrectly set). This built-in PDF viewer is enabled by default. When you click on a link to a PDF file or open it from the Firefox Downloads panel, it will be rendered with the built-in pdf viewer.
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- In this video I will demonstrate how to install Zoom using a meeting link that was provided to you, by a Zoom Meeting Host, from the Mozilla Firefox Browser.
- First, download the free Zoom browser extension that is available for all major web browsers. That by clicking on the blue download button to get it installed in your favorite web.
Fill out forms in PDF Viewer
Some PDFs files have interactive fields to fill in data (such as on forms). Using Firefox's built-in PDF viewer you can fill out fields such as text, check boxes and radio buttons. After entering data into these fields you can download the file to have the filled out version saved to your computer.
PDF Viewer toolbar functions
- View document thumbnails or outline: The slider button on the far left will open a sidebar with thumbnails of the document's pages. Some documents will also have an outline view available. These make it easy to navigate through a long document.
- Page up and down or skip directly to a page: You can use the up and down arrows to page through a document or enter the number of the page you want to go to.
- Change the size of the document: Use the + and - buttons to zoom in and out or choose a zoom setting from the dropdown menu.
- Fullscreen or Presentation mode: Click the fullscreen button to allow the PDF file to take over your entire screen. Press ESC to exit fullscreen mode.
- Print: Click the Printer button to open the print setup dialog.
- Download: Click the Download button to save the PDF file to your computer or to open it with a PDF reader program.
- Copy current view:Right-clickHold down the control key while you click the current view button to open the current view in another tab or window.
PDF Viewer keyboard shortcuts
| Command | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Next page | N or J or → or Page Down |
| Previous page | P or K or ← or Page Up |
| Zoom in | Ctrl + +command + + |
| Zoom out | Ctrl + -command + - |
| Automatic Zoom | Ctrl + 0command + 0 |
| Rotate the document clockwise | R |
| Rotate counterclockwise | Shift + R |
Troubleshoot problems with the PDF viewer
- With certain types of PDF files, the PDF Viewer may have problems displaying fonts, colors or the whole document. If some PDF files don't render well or are blank, click the download button on the right side of the document header to open it with the default PDF viewer application on your computer.
- If you can't open any PDF files with the built-in PDF viewer, a Firefox extension could be the cause. You can disable all of your extensions, to see if one of them was the problem. For details, see Troubleshoot extensions, themes and hardware acceleration issues to solve common Firefox problems.
You can also use a different third party PDF viewer instead of Firefox’s built-in PDF viewer. To change from using the built-in PDF viewer to another PDF viewer:
- In the Menu bar at the top of the screen, click Firefox and select Preferences.Click the menu button and select ...
- In the General panel, go down to the Applications section.
- Find Portable Document Format (PDF) in the list and click on the entry to select it.
- Click on the arrow under the Action column for the above entry and select the PDF viewer you wish to use from the drop-down menu.
If you want Firefox to always ask you what to do with PDF files, follow the above steps to change the action for the Portable Document Format (PDF) entry, except select Always ask from the drop-down menu. The next time you click on a link to download a PDF file, Firefox will show you a prompt asking what to do with the file. You can then choose to open it with Firefox's built-in PDF viewer, open it with a different PDF application, or you can choose to save the file.
For more information, see Change what Firefox does when you click on or download a file.
You can choose to have Firefox’s built-in PDF viewer as the default for viewing PDFs in the browser but open downloaded PDF files with a third party tool. To open a PDF file you downloaded in Firefox, using a third party viewer:
- Open the Downloads panel by clicking the download icon next to the address bar.
- Right-click on the file folder icon of the PDF file and select Open Containing Folder.Hold down the control key while you click (two finger click) the magnifying glass icon of the PDF file and select Show in Finder.
- Then in the Downloads folder, right-clickControl-click on the file and select Open with and choose your favorite PDF viewer.
Overview
Zoom is an easy-to-use, mobile-friendly, video and audio conferencing service. The ability to host online meetings with up to 300 participants is available at no cost to Carolina faculty, staff, and students.
A growing number of campus groups use Zoom for remote conferencing. Enhanced features are available to University units participating in the UNC-Chapel Hill Campus Zoom Partnership at additional cost.
Features
- High-quality video, audio, screen sharing with a stable connection for up to 300 participants
- Chat, polling, presence indicators, and break-out rooms
- Display up to 25 video windows per screen
- One click to start or join meetings
- All features available on desktops/laptops and mobile devices
- Learn more about Zoom’s features
Who is eligible for a Zoom account?
All current UNC-Chapel Hill faculty, staff, and students are eligible for a Zoom Pro license. All Zoom accounts will be created with your onyen@email.unc.edu email address.
Getting started
Before you can use Zoom, you must install the Zoom software for your device. Software is available from the Zoom Download Center. You can also find from the Zoom Download Center an Outlook plug-in and Firefox and Chrome extensions that will allow you to start or schedule a meeting with one click.
It’s a good idea to install that software ahead of time so it doesn’t delay your first meeting; however, if you haven’t yet done that, Zoom will automatically start downloading the application to your device. You will need to install the downloaded application before you can start your meeting.
After opening the Zoom Meeting client,select the option to Sign in with SSO and enter unc for the Company Domain. (Detailed Instructions)
Support, tutorials, and training
Zoom provides around the clock technical support by phone, chat, and request form. For troubleshooting log in issues, contact the ITS Service Desk.
The Zoom Support Center offers help documents and video tutorials. You can also register for live training or view recorded training sessions.
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