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 == On macOS ==
-Install the [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/office-editing-for-docs-s/gbkeegbaiigmenfmjfclcdgdpimamgkj Office Editing for Docs, Sheets & Slides Chrome Extension] and then register the file types that you want to open with Chrome. You need to follow these directions once per file extension you want to register.
+Install the [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/office-editing-for-docs-s/gbkeegbaiigmenfmjfclcdgdpimamgkj Office Editing for Docs, Sheets & Slides Chrome Extension] and then register the file types that you want to open with Chrome. You need to follow these directions once per file extension you want to register. The example below is for .xlsx file, but you can do this for any regular Word, Powerpoint, or Excel file extension.
 # Open '''''Finder'''''
 # Select a file (ex. '''''some-sheet.xlsx''''')
 # Press '''''Command + i''''' on your keyboard
-# Change the '''''Open with:''''' option to '''''Google Chrome.app'''''
+# Change the '''''Open with:''''' option to '''''Other'''''
-# Click '''''Change All...'''''
+# Select '''''All Applications''''' in the dropdown menu next to '''''Enable:'''''
+# Click on '''''Applications'''''  on the left hand side of window
+# Click on '''''Google Chrome'''''
+# Click on '''''Add'''''
+# Click on '''''Change All'''''
+# Click on '''''Continue'''''
 # Now all your '''''.xlsx''''' will open with Chrome
 # Repeat for other file types (.xlsx, .docx, .pptx)