Once the above option is selected, a file downloaded through Microsoft Edge will show a prompt where users can choose whether to open or save the file. Also, by turning on the option Open Office Files ...

If you're not happy with the default Windows file manager, you're in luck because there are plenty of options that improve on the original.

If Windows is your preferred operating system, consider these open-source apps. There are numerous open-source apps available for almost any task. These are all free to install and use on Windows.