How Do I Set Default Applications in Ubuntu?

How Do I Set Default Applications in Ubuntu?
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How do I set default programs 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 editor in Ubuntu command line?

Type in this command and then hit Enter: sudo update-alternatives –config editor 3. You’ll see a list of editors appear in the terminal window. 4. Select the number of the editor you want to use, then hit Enter.

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