Setting File Type Preferences

Use Preferences to modify the default list of file types and the associated file extensions.

To customize the list of File Types and File Extensions:

1. Open the preferences window from the Main Menu, select Tools | Preferences.

2. Select the File Types tab.  

3. To add an entirely new file type, click Add in the Known file types area.
   The Add New File Type dialog appears.  

4. Enter the file name and a description and check the relevant type of file box. Click OK. The new file type is added to the current list.  

5. To add file extensions relevant to the new file type, click Add in the File types extension area.
   The File Extension dialog appears.  

6. Add the relevant file extension and click OK. The new extension is added to the list.

7. You may add as many file extensions associated with any file type. To do so, select the file type first and add file extensions.  

8. To remove any custom file type or extension from the list, simply select the type or extension and click Remove.  

9. When complete, click Apply and OK.

Note:

Default file types are built-in and cannot be removed.