Need to download a file in Shift? Follow these easy steps to get started!

Steps to Download a File

1. Open Shift on your computer.
2. Go to the website where the file is located.
3. Save the file:

• • Most files:
    • Click the download link.
    • Or, right-click on the file and choose "Save as".
  • Images:
    • Right-click on the image
    • Select "Save Image As".
  • Videos:
    • Download Button: Some websites have a "Download Video" button. Click this to download the video.
    • Right-Click Option: You might also be able to right-click on the video and select "Save As".
    • No Download Option: If you don't see these options, the video's owner or the website may have disabled downloads.
  • PDFs:
    • Right-click on the file.
    • Choose “Save Link As”.

4. Choose the Save Location.  If asked, select where you want to save the file on your computer, then click “Save”.

After Downloading

• A Download tray will open, showing the file's download progress. Once done, the progress bar will disappear.
• To open your file, click on the downloaded file or choose “Open new”.

Additional Tips:

• To see where your downloaded file is saved, click the folder icon next to the file.
• To find recent downloads, click the downloads icon located to the right of the search box.
• To view all downloaded files:
  • Click the downloads icon and select “Show all downloads”.
  • Alternatively, go to “Quick Settings” and choose “Downloads”.
• To remove downloaded files, go to "All Downloads" and click the X located to the right of the file. 

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