Firefox download issue

[elp]

Hi everybody.

I have a question about downloading files with firefox.
When I open word documents, I want them to be opened right away when I click them in firefox. However, I can't seem to control where they are saved as they clog up my desktop.

So I'm asking you wise people: is there a way to tell firefox where to put files you want to view right away??

Thanks in advance.

 

[Mobius Rex]

In Firefox, go to Preferences/Downloads. You can choose where you want the files saved to, there.
Also, you might want to note that Mozilla has a Firefox Support Forum: http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewforum.php?f=38

 

[elp]

I was aware of this, however this only accounts for files you actually want to save, not files being opened immediatly after you click them in firefox. Thanks for the link, I'll post there instead

 

[Mobius Rex]

If I'm understanding your issue correctly, you want the downloaded files opened immediately on your desktop, but saved automatically somewhere else. If so, I don't believe that's possible.
If your issue is with the downloads clogging up your desktop, what's the problem with moving them elsewhere after you've finished viewing them?
Or, you can create a folder on your desktop and download/put all the files into that one folder.