Navigate to the HTML file you wish to open and double-click it to you that file in your browser. Internet Explorer becomes your default browser when you install Windows.

Using the pseudo “ghttp protocol” forces Safari to open GoodReader, which in turn downloads the linked file — in this case, a PDF document.

How to Change the Way You Open Files in Google Chrome. The default applications your computer uses to open files can be changed if you prefer to use something other than what is currently set.

Type .html at the end of the file name and click on the Save button. This will save your text file in HTML format. Double-click on the saved file and it will open in your default web browser.