Certain actions that you perform on your Mac will cause default apps to open. For example, clicking a document may open Pages. But what if you want Microsoft Word to open instead? You can also set your default web browser and email reader.
Here's how!
How to change the default Mac app for specific file types
- Right-click on a file that uses the file type you'd like to change the default for. For example, one with a .jpg extension (a photo).
- Click on Get Info in the pop-up.
- Click Open With if the section isn't already expanded.
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Click the dropdown and choose an app.Source: iMore
- Click Change All...
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Click Continue when the Finder asks you if you're sure.Source: iMore
Now any time you open a file with that extension, the Finder will automatically open it with the app you've selected.
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How to set Excel as default app to open.xls data files: Select the Windows Icon in the start bar. In the Search Bar, type 'Default Programs.' Click 'Default Programs.' Wait for the app to start, then select 'Set your default programs.' Find desired Excel version in the list. Select desired Excel version and select 'Set this program as default.' Jun 06, 2012 hi all how do you set numbers to be default app for.xls and.csv files? Any help appreciated. Best tommy b.
How to set your default web browser
Reset Default App
- Launch System Preferences from the dock, Finder, or by clicking the Apple icon in the Menu bar.
- Click General at the top left of the window.
- Click the dropdown next to Default web browser.
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Click the web browser you'd like to use as the default.Source: iMore
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How to set your default email reader
Mail is likely the default email app on your Mac, but just in case you have others downloaded, you can set the default reader. Here's how:
- Launch Mail from your dock or the Finder.
- Click Mail in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
- Click Preferences.
- Click the dropdown next to Default Mail Reader.
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Click the app you'd like to set as the default.Source: iMore
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Updated February 2020: Updated for macOS Catalina!
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