# Output

`string Output([string name, string dest])`

## Description

Send the document to a given destination: browser, file or string. In the case of browser, the plug-in may be used (if present) or a download ("Save as" dialog box) may be forced.
The method first calls Close() if necessary to terminate the document.

## Parameters

`name`
  The name of the file. If not specified, the document will be sent to the browser (destination `I`) with the name `doc.pdf`.
`dest`
  Destination where to send the document. It can take one of the following values:
  - `I`: send the file inline to the browser. The plug-in is used if available. The name given by `name` is used when one selects the "Save as" option on the link generating the PDF.
  - `D`: send to the browser and force a file download with the name given by `name`.
  - `F`: save to a local file with the name given by `name` (may include a path).
  - `S`: return the document as a string. `name` is ignored.

## See also

Close().

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