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Open ABW File

ABW files are AbiWord document files - this is a format similar to Word's DOCX and is used by AbiWord word processing software.

Like Word, this rich text program is used to store text, images, tables, and more.

Open ABW files

These files work primarily with the AbiWord software package developed by AbiSource, although other word processing programs can also open and edit them.

About AbiWord

AbiWord is a free and open source software word processor, written in the C++ language and based on GTK+ 3.

The name 'AbiWord' is derived from the root of the Spanish word 'abierto', which means 'open'.

This software is available on Linux, Mac and Windows.

For other platforms, you may need to convert the file to a different file type using an online converter.

In other words, the AbiSource AbiWord software works best with this type of file, although other word processors like LibreOffice Writer can do it too.

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How Can I Open ABW File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open ABW file is to find a ABW file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ABW file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open ABW file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as ABW file opener then try to search online for "ABW viewer", "application to open ABW file" or "open ABW file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open ABW file

How Can I Open ABW File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a ABW file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ABW file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with ABW file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as ABW file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open ABW file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open ABW file then try to search for "ABW viewer", "application to open ABW file" or "read ABW file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read ABW file

How Can I Open ABW File on Android

If you downloaded a ABW file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded ABW file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "ABW".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "ABW viewer", "ABW file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open ABW File on iPhone or iPad

To open ABW File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the ABW file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "ABW". This way you can find apps which can open ABW files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "ABW viewer" or "ABW file" online in your favorite search engine.

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