Rearranging the open with app list

Hello,

I using preview to open PDF files, but also I have a couple of other Apps that I am using to open PDFs. Yet, the open with show those other PDF Apps away at the end of the list. Is there is any way to rearrange the open with list when opening specific files (PDF).

Thanks

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jul 10, 2020 5:52 AM

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dialabrain

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Jul 10, 2020 5:53 AM in response to ahmed shaaban

No.

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