How can I save HTML files to Windows phone 8.1?

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how can I save html files to windows phone 8.1

With the phone plugged to the computer, I can move a html page to the phone's documents folder. I am notified that the phone my not allow it to be opened. On searching Office locations Phone/documents, the html file does not appear. Similarly, I can email the file as an attachment and I can open it by accessing the email. But it cannot be pinned to start or saved. Also, once open in Internet Explorer, it cannot be added to favorites. It seems all access on the phone is denied.

 

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Re: how can I save html files to windows phone 8.1

If you're just trying to save HTML files for later consumption, then I'd recommend using the Reading List app.

If you really need to store the files on your phone for offline reading, then I'd suggest saving those web pages either in word or pdf format to your phones documents folder. Mobile IE doesn't support access to local HTML files.

Good luck!