How do I change from automatically opening with Word Pad to Libre Office?

[Barbara Peterson]

When document opens in Word Pad, it is in code (aka jibberish!). I need to change default opening program to Libre Office.

[Brant Schroeder]

What operating system are you using?

[Barbara Peterson]

Windows 10 Pro

[Brant Schroeder]

Sounds like you just need to change the default program for that file extension type.  https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-change-file-associations/