How to automatically Open Exported Excel File

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So I have this code that Export string I pass to excel

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Response.Clear()
Response.Buffer = True
Response.AddHeader("content-disposition", "attachment;filename=MyExcelData.xls")
Response.Charset = ""
Response.ContentType = "application/vnd.ms-excel"
Response.Output.Write(myDataString)
Response.Flush()
Response.End()

This code ask me to open or save the file. My question is is there a way that automatically open the file without asking me to either open or save the file???

Posted 8-May-14 3:29am

Mohamad M. Mohamad

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Dave Kreskowiak · Answer 1 · 2014-05-08T05:53:00

Solution 1

No, as this is a security risk.

Posted 8-May-14 5:53am

Dave Kreskowiak

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Maciej Los 8-May-14 15:32pm

+5

AnvilRanger · Answer 2 · 2014-05-08T07:49:00

Solution 2

You can try to change the Reponse.Header to the following:

Response.AddHeader("Content-Disposition", "inline;filename=" + fileName);

Keep in mind this is a security risk and different browser will behave differently.

Posted 8-May-14 7:49am

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Maciej Los 8-May-14 15:32pm

+5

[no name] 9-May-14 2:14am

Didn't work it also prompt me to open or save the file. I want it to open without asking me to open

AnvilRanger 9-May-14 8:24am

I said that different browsers behave differently. What you are trying to do is circumvent safety protocols that modern browsers have in place for a reason. What is the issue with the Open/Save dialog?