Make Word files default to open in Pages?

Can you set certain extensions, specifically .doc files to automatically open in Pages when double clicked? How is this done to skip any "open with" command or dragging it to the icon?

Swami,
Welcome to Apple discussions.
You can easily set .doc files to open in Pages, and it's surprisingly easy: just go to the Finder, single-click on any .doc file, the type command-I (Get Info). Click on the Open With... menu and select Pages (or navigate to Pages if it's not in the menu. To make all .doc files open in Pages, click on the Change All button.
-Dennis

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