If you right-click a “Word” file, you will notice that there are a number of options under “Open” such as “Edit,” “New,” and “Print.” These options are specific to the “*.doc” file and can be edited for the DOC or any other file format. To change these context menus and add your own options, go to Windows Explorer -> Tools -> Folder Options -> File Types and select the format that you wish to add/edit/delete actions for. Next, click “Advance” and look at the options. You can create, delete, edit, and rename options, as well as set the “Default” action (the action that takes place upon a double-click). Note that all actions are set in “Command Line” form as if you were setting a shortcut. Once you are done, click “OK” and “OK” again.

While it may seem like micro-management, adding your own context options can be incredibly useful.