How can I make Calc open spreadsheets by default?

Right now, when I press “open” in calc I get a list of all of the files in the folder, all types of files. I want “open” in calc to only open spreadsheet files, not everything. How do I set this up? If this is not possible, can I at least set it up to only open .odf files.

Hello @jimrob,

When the File Open dialog appears, there is a dropdown listbox in the lower corner just above the Cancel and Open buttons. Click on that listbox and select the item "Spreadsheets".
HTH, lib

This is the question, when you are in Calc and you want to open a spreadsheet, the usual, it should be great to have “spreadsheets” selected by default.
Same for Writer with text documents and so.

  • I don’t want to have to choose spreadsheets, I want it to automatically open just spreadsheets. *
  • I don’t want to have to choose spreadsheets, I want it to automatically open just spreadsheets. *

Is this answer the correct one to your question? If so, please mark it as correct (using checkmark button to the left). If not, then please avoid using Answers (which purpose is to answer original question) for what should be either a comment, or a modification to the original answer.