How to set Preview as default app to open pdf's?

Hi, Somehow I switched to Adobe Reader as the default app with which to open PDFs and I don't know how to switch back to Preview. Help? I'd like to be able to click on a PDF or download one with Safari without opening Reader but opening Preview instead. Thanks!

Select any PDF file then Press COMMAND-I to open the Get Info window. In the Open With section select Preview from the Default drop down menu then click on the Change All button.

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