Disable Text File Download Guide
To disable the download of text files and manage other download settings in your browser, follow these steps based on your browser of choice:
For Firefox:
- Open Firefox Settings:
- Click on the menu button (three horizontal lines) at the top right corner.
- Select “Settings.”
- Navigate to Applications:
- In the General panel, scroll down to the “Applications” section.
- Here, you can see a list of content types and the actions Firefox will take when you encounter them.
- Change Download Actions:
- Locate the content type you want to manage (e.g., text files).
- Use the dropdown menu in the “Action” column to select how Firefox should handle the file type (e.g., “Always ask” or “Save File”).
More detailed steps can be found on the Firefox support page【8†source】.
For Google Chrome:
- Open Chrome Settings:
- Click the three dots (menu) at the top right corner and select “Settings.”
- Advanced Settings:
- Scroll down and click on “Advanced” to reveal more settings.
- Under “Privacy and security,” you can manage Safe Browsing to prevent harmful downloads.
- Manage Downloads:
- You can adjust download settings to ask where to save each file before downloading.
- For more advanced settings, you can go to
chrome://flags
and search for “downloads” to find the option “Warn on insecure downloads” to enable or disable warnings for insecure downloads.
More details are available on AskVG【11†source】.
For Microsoft Edge:
- Open Edge Settings:
- Click the three dots (menu) at the top right corner and select “Settings.”
- Downloads:
- Navigate to “Downloads” and configure the settings to manage how Edge handles downloads.
- Block or Allow Downloads:
- You can also manage automatic downloads by changing the download behavior for different file types.
For more information, refer to Microsoft Edge help【10†source】.
These steps will help you control and manage how your browser handles downloads, enhancing your browsing experience and security.