Re: Incoming attachments

Thanks Mike, esp. for your simple directions. However, first
problem: when I click on "File" there is no "Get Info" which is
available. There is "Properties" and "Project Gallery" and "Save
as..." and so on. But no "Get Info". Any ideas? -- Molly

On Apr 18, 2006, at 3:16 PM, michael jones wrote:

>
> Hi Molly --
>
> James is exactly right - your Mac is confused about what program to
> use when opening .doc files.
>
> Here's how to fix the problem:
>
> • Select any .doc file by clicking on it once using the mouse.
>
> • Then use the mouse to click on "File" in the menu bar at the top
> of your screen, and choose "Get Info". This brings up a display
> window.
>
> • Look for "Open with" in the display window. You may have to
> click the triangle widget next to those words to see the details.
>
> • AbiWord will be listed as the default.
>
> • Click on that button that lists AbiWord - it's a pull-down menu.
>
> • Choose Microsoft Word.
>
> • Then click on the "Change All" button, so that all .doc files
> open with Microsoft Word by default.
>
>
>
>> I am a writer and a new user of Abiword, which I downloaded in order
>> to open old Word Perfect .wpd files that otherwise my iMac G5 can't
>> open.
>> However, now whenever someone sends me a file in .doc format or other
>> format, Abiword -- without my asking! -- opens up the document. I
>> can't get around it. I have checked with the senders, and they did
>> not send the attachment in Abiword. So how can I get Abiword to butt
>> out? Abiword's rendition of the document is more ragged than I like
>> -- strange spacings, etc. It is a blessing when I cannot
>> otherwise open a document, but otherwise.....
>> If anyone can help me, I offer many thanks. If you can keep it
>> simple, I offer even more thanks -- I am a non-technie, and an old
>> lady to boot.
>> Sincerely, Molly Layton
>
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