On 11/10/2009 07:42 AM, James Knott wrote: > Joanna King wrote: >> Hi there >> >> I am loving using the openoffice as my word processing programme but how do >> I change it so that when I try to open Word documents it does it through >> Openoffice NOT Microsoft word? Each time I want to open a doc I have to go >> through the processes of cancelling the Microsoft Word programme setup. It >> is infuriating. I have tried deleting MS but its asking me for a disk which >> I don't have. >> > > You want to change the file associations. You can do that by following > these directions: > > Changing file associations > > Right click on file icon > Select Open With > Choose Program... > Check "Always use the selected program to open this kind of file" and > choose the desired application. > If that method is not available, follow the directions listed here: > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307859
Or perhaps follow the link from the installation instructions: http://download.openoffice.org/common/instructions.html ==== 8. Select the file types that you wish to open with the OpenOffice.org program. The default configuration is that all the file types are selected. This means that the OpenOffice.org programme will start when these file types are opened. De-select (click on the ticks) to view, edit and print these file types with your existing word processing, spreadsheet or presentation program. Note: If you change your mind, returning to the prior state is tedious. You will need to reassociate all word processing, spreadsheet or presentation files with the appropriate file type. To read more, please see the file associations FAQ on the OpenOffice.org web site. You can use file types not associated with OpenOffice.org, by starting Openoffice.org then open the file by choosing Open from the File menu. ==== and that links to: http://user-faq.openoffice.org/faq/ar01s04.html#FILE-ASSOCIATIONS But the same can be accomplished by renaming the openoffice.org configuration folder, restarting OOo and let it create a new profile. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
