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jobod5's avatar
jobod5
New member | Level 2
11 months ago

How to default opening files with processing apps (instead of unworkable ''preview'' view)

Everytime ctrl+click to open a file - it opens in this preview version. 

 

I would like files to default to opening with Microsoft Excel or Word, so I can get going!

Otherwise, it's clicks on the three dots then > Open with > Excel.

 

šŸ˜®ā€šŸ’Ø if you are doing this thousands of times a day with files.....it's a long winded process! 

 

Thank you! 

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  • Happy New Year to you as well, Jo! 

     

    Are you able to see this option, if you scroll down this page more? There should be a section called "Default editing apps", where you can change this setting. If not, please send me one more screenshot of what you see.

     

    In this case, Iā€™d also like you to test this from another browser, and also let me know what's the plan you're currently on (as shown here).

  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
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    Hi from me as well, jobod5! Hope itā€™s OK to jump in. 

     

    If you go here, and select the option to open your Excel Workbooks via Excel for the web directly, does that seem to help?

    • jobod5's avatar
      jobod5
      New member | Level 2

      Oh thank you Nancy! I appreciate you jumping in! 

       

      Well, I was wondering about Apps. But when I follow your link, I can't see this option.

       


      Is it a specific App which facilitates this option, do you think?

       

      Thank you kindly!

      Warmest new year wishes

      Jo. 

      • Nancy's avatar
        Nancy
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        Happy New Year to you as well, Jo! 

         

        Are you able to see this option, if you scroll down this page more? There should be a section called "Default editing apps", where you can change this setting. If not, please send me one more screenshot of what you see.

         

        In this case, Iā€™d also like you to test this from another browser, and also let me know what's the plan you're currently on (as shown here).

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