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viewing word doc in any browser php

Posted 03 February 2012 - 04:17 AM

hi, i would like to know if it is possible to view word documents just like pdf in browser using php. If yes we set content type to what?
i tried header('Content-type: application/msword'), but this does not work. Any suggestions?
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Re: viewing word doc in any browser php

Posted 03 February 2012 - 06:02 AM

**Moved to PHP**

It works with PDF files because you're browser is equipped with the Adobe Reader extension. If the browser can't find the appropriate program it will force a download. Using application/msword will only ensure that it downloads with a .doc extension.

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Re: viewing word doc in any browser php

Posted 03 February 2012 - 08:28 AM

Thanks for your reply.
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