How do I add file types to Windows 8 "File Associations"?
I am trying to associate .scss files with my text editor, but the file extension is not listed under Control Panel > Programs > Default Programs > Set Associations
How can I set this association if the file extension isn't listed? I see no option to add extensions.
Create a text file named example.scss.
Double click it.
Make sure "Always use as default program" is checked".
Select your text editor
I found this question and answer when searching for a solution in Windows 7.
@surfasb's answer didn't work for me as the checkbox Always use the selected program to open this kind of file
was greyed out.
@Fred's answer didn't work either, I don't know why but the added file extension didn't show up in Control Panel > Programs > Default Programs > "Associate a file type or protocol with a program"
Instead I had to do the following:
- Right-click a file with the file extension you want to set default program for
- Click
Properties
. - In the
General
tab. - On the same line as
Opens with:
there is a buttonChange...
, press it. - Now you get the same pop-up dialog as in @surfasb's answer but with the greyed out
Always use the selected program to open this kind of file
pre-checked.
Go to Control Panel > Indexing options > Advanced > File types tab.
At the bottom, you should see : Add new extension to list
Type the new extension & click add > OK
Fred