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Computing HelpDesk - Mac OS X: Changing Default Applications
Browse to a file in which you would like to change the default application it opens
Right click or Ctrl + Click on the file and select
Get Info
Look for the
Name & Extensions:
heading in the information window
Click the drop down arrow under
Open With
and select your preferred program
If a program is not listed select
Other
to browse applications
Once an application is selected click the
Change All
button
Select
Continue
to allow all files with the same extension to open with the selected program