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How do I set Excel as the app to open .csv? I do not use Numbers.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Apr 23, 2021 02:02 PM

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BDAqua

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Posted on Apr 23, 2021 02:50 PM

Do a Get Info on an .csv file. CMD+i keys, then 2/3rds the way down look forOpen With..., select the Excel App & click on the Change All button.

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BDAqua

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Apr 23, 2021 02:50 PM in response to Walletarian

Do a Get Info on an .csv file. CMD+i keys, then 2/3rds the way down look forOpen With..., select the Excel App & click on the Change All button.

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