Double-click to open files not working on MacBook Air running macOS Monterey

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double click to open file not working in macos Monterey 12.7.6 macbook air,

Neither pdfs nor ms docs/excel files are being launched while double clicking,

only going through home page of the ms doc or excel i am able to open any saved file, not by clicking on them directly.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.7

Posted on Aug 13, 2026 1:13 AM

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Answer 1

Level 7

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Shut down your MBAir. Wait a minute or two. Then reboot. See if that clears up the problem.

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