How Do I Change the Default Application in Ubuntu?
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How do I change the default program in Ubuntu?

Change the default application

  1. Select a file of the type whose default application you want to change. For example, to change which application is used to open MP3 files, select a . …
  2. Right-click the file and select Properties.
  3. Select the Open With tab.
  4. Select the application you want and click Set as default.

How do I change the default application for a file type?

Change individual default apps

  1. Go to app settings. Under Settings, locate “Apps” or “App Settings.” Then choose the “All Apps” tab near the top.
  2. Reset default settings. On the App’s settings, choose Clear Defaults.
  3. Select a new default app. Tap the app you want to start using instead and then tap “Always.”
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