How to use preview as an external editor in iphoto

i cant find the option for adding preview as external editor
plz help

In the iPhoto > Preferences panel > Advanced tab switch the "Edit Photos" selector from "in iPhoto" to the next app. This will open a file choser dialogue. Select Preview.app.
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Léonie

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