Open office won't open word docs automatically

I downloaded Openoffice.org to open word docs. When I click on internet Word docs they don't open right away, I have to download to folder then open in Open org, is there way to set it up so it automatically opens it up or do I need download Word?

Hello Psychteacn,
The following article describes the process involved in associating particular document types with an application.
OS X Mavericks: Choose an app to open a document
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH14279
Cheers,
Allen

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