Set Preview as Default PDF Viewer on macOS

If you would like to revert back to Preview as the default PDF Viewer on your laptop, please follow the guide below:

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For reference, the image below is what Adobe Acrobat looks like when opening a .PDF file:

The image below is what Preview looks like when opening a .PDF file:

While both applications work well, it may be easier to have Preview as your default as it requires one less step for printing in color.

If you choose to keep Adobe Acrobat as the default, please click here to view instructions on how to print in color.

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