how to associate file types with applications

Thu Mar 28 22:09:08 UTC 2013

Thank you!  That did it!

John

On 03/28/2013 02:21 PM, Colin Law wrote:
> On 28 March 2013 21:08, John R. Sowden <jsowden at americansentry.net> wrote:
>> When I try to open a Libreoffice text file, I am given the leafpad option.
>> I cannot find where to change the applications associated with files types.
>> There is a 'settings manager' application to set the default browser, email,
>> file manager and terminal emulator, but no others.
> Right click on a file of the type you want to setup and select
> Properties > Open With, choose the application you want and click Set
> as Default.
>
> Cheers
>
> Colin
>
>> I have asked before, a local (meaning on my computer) help system would be
>> 'help' ful.
>>
>> Help?
>>
>> John
>>
>>
>>
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