Default word processor (association with file suffix?)

linuxbird · 01-21-2011, 07:08 PM

How can I change the default word processor (to openoffice) on Slackware 13.1, with KDE?

When I click on a file using dolphin, .doc files open with kwrite. I would like them to open with open office.

Thanks.

frankbell · 01-21-2011, 09:24 PM

I'm pretty sure it's

System-->System Settings-->File Associations

linuxbird · 01-22-2011, 04:43 PM

That appears to be set to go to open office, which is what I want. Any other places? Thanks.

frankbell · 01-22-2011, 08:32 PM

I could not find local Dolphin settings in the Dolphin configuration menu.

Try this:

In Dolphin,

highlight a file of the *.doc type,
right-click,
select "Open with" from the menu
choose "Other,"
navigate to /usr/bin/openoffice.org,
select it,
click the checkbox in the bottom of the "Open with" window for "Remember application associated with this type of file," then
open the file.

linuxbird · 01-23-2011, 11:34 AM

That makes sense. I'll try it when I get to that system.

Thanks.