Hi Mary Select the file (type you want to open. In the Finder hit Command - I From the Open With popup menu, choose the app you want to open the file with and hit the Change All button I hope that helps ---- Scott Strawbridge | Graphic Artist scotts1@xxxxxxx scott@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.liquidphoenixdesign.com http://www.scottstrawbridge.com tel:(519) 474-2754 iChat/Skype/Twitter: scotts1 --- Manage your account options at //www.freelists.org/list/muglo