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Change the default "Open with" program for a file type

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By Juergen Haas, About.com

Change the default "Open with" program for a file type

  • In Nautilus, right click on the file and choose Properties from the menu that appears. The Properties dialog opens.

  • Click on the Open With tab. A list of applications appears.

  • Select the default application you want for the file type. If the application is not on the list, use the Add button to add the application to the list.

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