I want to make Preview the default instead of the Adobe Acrobat

...because I think Preview is faster.
so how do u make it default?

Hello shroudlupe,
First, locate the file type or types you wish to have open with Preview in Finder. Then control->click on the file and choose *Open with*, which should open a small submenu, and then choose "Preview" from the list or choose Other to browse for the Preview application or application of your choice.
You can also do this by choosing "Get Info" from that same shortcut menu from control->clicking the file. Towards the middle/bottom of the window should be an option that says "*Open with*:." Here you can select the Application you wish to have open the file by default. You can also choose the "*Change All*" button as well to be sure that any file of that type is opened by the same application.
Hope this helps.
B-rock

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