How can I open pdf file on a button click event in windows store app?

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I'm trying to open pdf file (by providing its path) on a button click event. In windows store application, what is the best solution?

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c# - wpf open PDF file in Adobe Reader with a click on a button - Stack Overflow[^]

Posted 17-Jan-17 23:00pm

Updated 18-Jan-17 3:52am

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Pete O'Hanlon · Answer 1 · 2017-01-18T03:52:00

If you're wanting to open a PDF in a default viewer, a simple 1 liner should solve this:

C#

Launcher.LaunchUriAsync(new Uri(uri), new LauncherOptions { ContentType="application/pdf" });

Posted 18-Jan-17 3:52am