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I compiled and installed vim 7.4 in Ubuntu 12.04. I want to set gvim as the default application for all text and C/C++ files.

I tried : Right click > Open With Other Application. But couldn't find Gvim in that list. I also can't find Gvim in the launcher. 

$which gvim
/usr/bin/gvim

Currently, I have to launch gvim from command line only. 

$gvim filename &

How can I make gvim as the default editor when I open any text/ C/C++ files from file explorer?

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  • That should be Right click -> properties -> Open With, actually. But anyway, read up on this: http://www.howtogeek.com/117709/how-to-change-your-default-applications-on-ubuntu-4-ways/ – Sergiy Kolodyazhnyy Oct 06 '14 at 05:38
  • @Xieerqi: can't fing gvim there. – Ajax Oct 06 '14 at 05:43
  • @EliahKagan: looking into it – Ajax Oct 06 '14 at 05:43
  • resolved. I referred this: http://askubuntu.com/questions/34061/how-do-i-make-vim-the-default-graphical-text-editor I had some problems creating a .desktop file, but this link is useful : http://askubuntu.com/questions/72535/creating-desktop-files-to-use-on-the-open-with-other-application-tab – Ajax Oct 06 '14 at 05:58

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Resolved. It turned out to be a duplicate.

I referred this: How do I make vim the default graphical text editor?

I had some problems creating a .desktop file, but this link is useful : Creating .desktop files to use on the "Open with other application" tab

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