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How do I open downloaded CSV files in Excel and not Numbers

I just downloaded a CSV file. When I opened it, it was a Numbers file. I am using Numbers 5.0. In the past CSV files opened in Excel, which I prefer.

How do I have a CSV file automatically open in Excel by default.

I have Excel 16.11.1 for the Mac on my iMac.

iMac with Retina 5K display, macOS Sierra (10.12.2)

Posted on Mar 31, 2018 11:41 AM

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Posted on Mar 31, 2018 12:53 PM

Go to Finder and find the csv file (or any csv file) and select (highlight) the file. Then use command I (or Finder File menu Get Info) and in the "Open With" section of the Info window, select Excel and click the "Change All" button.

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How do I open downloaded CSV files in Excel and not Numbers

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