How to stop Firefox opening xml files and get gedit to open them instead

Question

When ever I open an xml file in Ubuntu it opens with Firefox, how do I change the file association to open with gedit instead?

Answer 1

Change this way

1. Right click on a xml file
2. Choose "Properties"
3. Click on the "Open With" tab
4. Choose your new default editor

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(or )

Change the default "Open with" program for a file type

• In Nautilus, right click on the file and choose Properties from the menu that appears. The Properties dialog opens.

• Click on the Open With tab. A list of applications appears.

• Select the default application you want for the file type. If the application is not on the list, use the Add button to add the application to the list.

Answer 2

open the defaults.list file

sudo subl /usr/share/applications/defaults.list

and search for the xml extension:

text/xml=firefox.desktop

and replace it for example for the sublime text editor or your choice

text/xml=sublime_text.desktop

Enjoy!