Why is my computer opening docx file in adobe

When I download a docx file it opens with adobe and It will not open. How can I fix this problem?

Hi courtneyp62973773,
It sounds like the filename associations have become confused on your computer. It's an easy fix--what operating system are you using? Here are some instructions for both Windows 7 and Mac OS:
Change which programs Windows uses by default - Windows Help
How to change the default application for a file type | Macworld
Please let us know how it goes.
Best,
Sara

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