How do I set Preview as default PDF viewer

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How do I set Preview as default PDF viewer

I have both Preview and Adobe Reader X installed. I want to configure my setting so when I select a pdf file, it opens in preview and adobe. I have looked through the preferences of both applications, but cannot see where I can change the default application settings.

Any ideas?

Macbook 2.4, MacBook Pro 13.3" 2.26, Mac mini 2.2.6, iPhone 3Gs, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Feb 14, 2011 2:14 PM

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Kappy

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Feb 14, 2011 2:40 PM in response to brilehnhof

Select any PDF file. Press COMMAND-I to open the Get Info window. In the Open With section use the dropdown menu to select Preview as your default application, then click on the Change All button.

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fujimama

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Apr 21, 2012 2:04 AM in response to brilehnhof

I have Adobe reader 10.1.3 and the command-i function doesn't work. Any idea how to get rid of Acrobat as default reader and replace it with Preview?

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brilehnhof Author

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Feb 8, 2012 1:25 PM in response to TMP_3__

When you have a pdf file (and I imagine other files types as well), and press command + I, it will open a general info window that will show all the info about that file. It gives a lot of helpful information.

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