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If you want to set the default PDF viewing mode for Foxit Reader, this article provides instructions on how to configure Foxit Reader as the default PDF reader.
How to Choose Foxit Reader as the Default PDF Opener
Step 1: Once Foxit Reader is installed, click on the software icon on the Desktop (if you agreed to place the icon there during installation).
If there's no shortcut icon on the desktop, you can open the software from the Start Menu by searching for Foxit Reader in the Search Programs and Files section; the search results will be displayed on the screen.
Step 2: There are two methods to set Foxit Reader as the default PDF file opener.
Method 1: When you launch Foxit Reader, you'll receive a notification stating that Foxit Reader is not set as the default PDF tool on the user's computer.
- You can choose OK to allow the system to automatically configure Foxit Reader as the default software for opening PDF files.
Method 2: Open the software, click on FILE, select Preferences (you can initiate this mode using the shortcut Ctrl + K).
A window will appear; choose Files Associations. Then, in the right window, click on Make Default PDF Viewer. Wait for a moment; the system will automatically set it as the default mode.
Once the process is complete, press OK to finish the installation.
After installing Foxit Reader as the default software for reading PDF documents, every PDF text will be automatically read by this program. With numerous outstanding features like audio and image insertion, note annotations, and document password protection, setting Foxit Reader as the default PDF reader will streamline your tasks when working with PDFs in a short timeframe.
