Mac does not open text files

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alhunaydin OP
Created Apr ’23
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Yesterday I installed the update. And after that I cannot open certain files on my mac. It does not open any txt files and some recent MS Word files. When I double click to open them nothing happens. For other types of files there is no problem so far. Can you help?

P.S. I have the permission to access the files.

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darkpaw OP
Apr ’23

These are the Developer Forums. Issues such as this should go to Apple Support.

However:

  • What apps have you tried to open a text file in?
  • Have you tried to drag the file onto an application, rather than double-clicking?
  • Have you tried launching the app then opening the file with the File > Open menu item?
  • Have you tried launching the app then double-clicking the file to open it?
  • Have you checked the "Get Info" window? Does it show that files of the .txt" type will open in a specific application?
  • Do you have permission to launch the app that the text file should open in?
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