How do I make applications, like PDF's open in Preview instead of Acrobat?

Hi Everyone
I have a few third party programmes, like Acrobat, Firefox, Openoffice, and really pleased with them for the things I need them for but When i open files, Id like the default programme to be Preview, Safari and iwork and then use the other programmes when I choose. Its probably obvious but cant work it out myself.
Thank you
Stuart

select a pdf file and enter command+i. in the resulting popup expand the "open with" section and select Preview. Click "change all".

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