On any file, do a Command I. Tab to passed Open With and you will see a combo box with a list of programs. Aero down to the one you want. Tab to change All and VO space. This works universally for any file with any program.
> On Nov 3, 2021, at 07:09, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > <[email protected]> wrote: > > That’s a really good idea, Brad. How do you change the default app for > playing files? > TIA, > Donna > > > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Nov 2, 2021, at 10:31 PM, Brad Snyder <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> You can no longer change the setting in the Music app, so that items played >> are not automatically added to your library. >> This option was removed a while back, when the app was still called iTunes. >> >> To avoid adding played items to my library, I use QuickTime player, which is >> a stock app, included on your Mac. >> >> Additionally, I use Get Info to change the default application for most >> commonly played music file-types to QuickTime Player, to help avoid >> accidentally adding items to my Music library unintentionally. >> >> >> - Brad - >> >> >> On Nov 2, 2021, at 16:42, 'Kristeen Hughes' via MacVisionaries >> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> >> wrote: >> >> Is there a way to play something without adding it to the music library, >> short of changing the setting so that nothing is added? >> >> Kristeen >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >> Visionaries list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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