You can make your computer use Opera when executing Web-related protocols and files from outside of Opera, like clicking a hyperlink in another program or double-clicking an Internet shortcut on your desktop.
| Purpose | Options to enable | Example |
|---|---|---|
| View Web pages | HTML XML URL http https | http://www.example.com/ |
| Send e-mail | mailto | mailto:example@example.org |
| Read news | news | news://news.example.com/ |
| Use FTP | ftp | ftp://ftp.example.com/ |
| View images | GIF JPEG PNG BMP XBM | Double-click image file in your file manager. |
To use Opera for the older gopher and wais protocols, ask your service provider (ISP) how to set up a proxy.
If you would like Opera to handle all file types and protocols listed, click .
You can be notified if Opera is not the default browser on your computer.
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