how to set microsoft word as default on mac

Procedure:

1. Go to Finder.
2. Right-click on a Word file.
3. Click Get Info.
4. Under Open With, select Microsoft Word.
5. Click Change All.
6. Click Continue.

1. How do I set Microsoft Word as my default?
2. How do I change the default program on a Mac?

How do I set Microsoft Word as my default?

First Method: Set Defaults by App

1. Go to the taskbar and right-click the Windows icon.
2. Select Settings from the list.
3. Click Apps.
4. Go to the left pane, then choose Default Apps from the list.
5. Click the 'Set defaults by app' link. ...
6. Scroll down until you see Microsoft Word.

How do I change the default program on a Mac?

How to change the default Mac app for specific file types

1. Right-click on a file that uses the file type you'd like to change the default for. ...
2. Click on Get Info in the pop-up.
3. Click Open With if the section isn't already expanded. ...
4. Click the drop down menu.
5. Click the app you want to use. ...
6. Click Change All...