I know default apps can be selected for opening files...
...but can default files be selected when opening apps?
For example, I have a humungous spreadsheet I want to open on a daily basis when opening Numbers, but without having to specifically select it.
A small thing, but it would be useful..!
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 14.0
You can put aliases directly on the Dock, to the right of the dividing line (if your Dock is at the bottom) or below the dividing line (if your Dock is on one side).
You don't even need to create an alias, it is created automatically when you drag a file to that area of the Dock.
You can put aliases directly on the Dock, to the right of the dividing line (if your Dock is at the bottom) or below the dividing line (if your Dock is on one side).
You don't even need to create an alias, it is created automatically when you drag a file to that area of the Dock.
Thanks for that.
Unfortunately, your first suggestion doesn't happen on my Macs, I get this:
I've used the alias, you're right, it works fine... if only it could be placed in the Dock so I didn't have to 5-finger swipe to see my desktop! But alias seems like the best solution.
If you leave it open when you quit Numbers, it will open it automatically the next time. Also, you can place an alias for that file in a convenient place like the Desktop and just double click it. It will open the file and of course start Numbers if it is not already open.
Locate the particular numbers file in your documents folder (or wherever it is saved). Double click the file to open it in the Numbers app.
I am aware that Numbers will open Numbers documents.
My question was, I know default apps can be selected for opening files... but can default files be selected when opening apps?
👍 Thanks!
Default file opens when opening app?
