gedit is the default editor of GNOME, how do I change it?
I modified the file /etc/gnome/defaults.list
, then rebooted the system, and it works.
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Sign up to join this communitygedit is the default editor of GNOME, how do I change it?
I modified the file /etc/gnome/defaults.list
, then rebooted the system, and it works.
Right click on the text file you want to open, choose Properties and then Open with. You should find the various alternatives in the Recommended Software or Other Applications lists. Click the one you want and then the "Set as Default" button.
That's Ubuntu 16.04, Gnome version 3.18.2.
/usr/share/gnome/gnome-version.xml
in a text editor. Could you update your answer with a screenshot (always helpful with GUI-related instructions!)?
Aug 27, 2020 at 10:46