set default viewer for pdf's?

How do I change my default PDF viewer/reader from Adobe to Preview? Many thanks.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 13.0

Posted on Dec 28, 2022 11:55 AM

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dialabrain

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Posted on Dec 28, 2022 11:58 AM

Select a PDF, press command+i, select Preview for Open with: and click the Change All button.

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dialabrain

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Dec 28, 2022 11:58 AM in response to Stephen Abe

Select a PDF, press command+i, select Preview for Open with: and click the Change All button.

Stephen Abe Author

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Dec 28, 2022 12:04 PM in response to dialabrain

got it. Many thanks.

dialabrain

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Dec 28, 2022 12:04 PM in response to Stephen Abe

You're welcome.

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