Additional OS X 10.4 FAQs

How do I change the default PDF viewer from 'Preview' to 'Adobe Acrobat Reader'?

1. Right Click (Control+Click) on a PDF file and select the item "Get Info" from the drop-down menu
2. Click the small arrow next to the text "Open with" to expand the menu
3. Click the drop-down menu where you see "Preview (default)"
4. Select "Adobe Reader 7.0.X"
5. Click the "Change All..." button below your selection
6. A pop-up window will warn you of the change you are about to make. Click "Continue"
7. All PDF files will now open with Adobe Acrobat Reader instead of Preview.

Is there an Adobe Acrobat plug-in for Firefox?

Unfortunately, no. While Safari in OS X 10.4 integrates the 'Preview' application for in-line PDF rendering, Firefox has no such option, either with 'Preview' or with Acrobat. Since Adobe has not stepped forward with a compatible Firefox plug-in as with other platforms (Windows, Linux, etc.), you will have to view PDFs using a stand-alone application like 'Preview' or Acrobat.

Magical Macintosh Key Symbols

In the OS X menus, I see symbols that are supposed to correspond to keystrokes, but I don't know what keys these symbols represent. Do you have a list of these magical Macintosh key symbols?

The often confusing Machintosh key symbols found in menus denoting keyboard shortcuts can be seen in the chart below:

Please refer to this chart to interpret keyboard shortcuts.

What are a list of common keyboard shortcuts in OS X?

Please see Magical Macintosh Key Sequences.