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How do I get kubuntu to open RTF files in Libre office

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Using Kubuntu 12.04.01 on a dual-boot computer, I have entered System Settings >File Association to open rtf and richtext files with LibreOffice Writer set as preference over Kate and GNUEmacs. I have several files with .rtf suffix originally created by Windows, although modified and/or renamed by Kubuntu. In spite of my having changed the file association as above, Kubuntu insists on trying to open them from Dolphin with Kate which can't read them properly.

"Open With" is an easy workaround, but I believe Kubuntu should do better. Is it a minor bug,or have I missed something? If a bug is it in Kubuntu, LibreOffice, or Kate?

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answered 2 Years ago vigorousom · Accepted Answer

At here

Tested with the sample file: http://thewalter.net/stef/software/rtfx/sample.rtf

At here the LO is the default, and working, when opening the rtf format.

The KDE file manager (Dolphin) > Right clik the file > Properties > Click the wrench icon (Edit file type) > Application Preference Order (the first is the LibreOffice Writer).

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Something to check

Make a new user, start as a new user.
Does the new user have the same problem ?

If with the "new user" file association settings are working then it is possible that with the "old user" file association settings are corrupted (~/.local/share/applications/mimeapps.list).