While browsing the Internet, you may find the need to open a file that is stored on your computer (e.g. Word Document, Excel Spreadsheet, etc.) Firefox has a built-in shortcut that can save you some time.

To watch a video on how to open a file, click on the “Play Video” button below. Or, scroll down for step-by-step instructions with screenshots.

 

 

Step-by-Step Instructions with Screenshots

At the top of your Firefox browser, click on File > Open File (or, you can type Ctrl+O on your keyboard):

 

 

The “Open File” window will appear.

Locate the file you are looking for and click the “Open” button:

 

 

You’re done!