How do I make Pages the default program for .doc files?

How do I make Pages the default program for .doc files without having the need to change the default program for each individual.doc file?

Navigate to a .doc file.
Ctrl click the file
Choose Open with and then go down the list, past pages, to other
Navigate to pages
Before you click Open make sure you click the 'Always open with' check box.
You should be okay.
You can do a similar think by selecting the file, Choosing File-Get Info
Then open the Open With Disclosure triangle.
select pages and then click CHANGE ALL
Hope this hleps.
M.

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