How Do I Change My Default Pdf Viewer in Ubuntu?
Contents

Right click on the pdf file, then select Properties . In the Properties window, select the Open With tab. Find Acrobat Reader in the list of applications and select it, then press the button that says Set as Default . That should do it!

How do I change my default PDF viewer in Linux?

Acroread is already installed. Does Right Click(pdf)->properties->Open With->Acroread->Choose default work?
…
To set the file associations :

  1. Right Click on the file.
  2. Choose Properties.
  3. Go to the Open With tab.
  4. Choose your file viewer. For eg. acroread .
  5. That’s it. Click on close.

How do I change the default application in Ubuntu?

To set your default desktop applications for actions such as Web Browser, Email, or Video, open the System Settings window from the panel. Select the Details icon in the System Settings window. Select the Default Applications category and use the drop-down boxes to select a default application.

David Miller

David Miller

Executive Financial & Market Analyst

David Miller brings 15 years of experience in global economics, personal finance strategy, and market dynamics. He specializes in turning complex economic trends into actionable insights for everyday readers.

Share this article
Twitter Facebook Pinterest