File Extension Database

Open DOCUMENT File

Document files can refer to any type of office file to save text, however, it is usual that the most common format is that of a Microsoft Word binary file with a DOC extension, which allows various functionalities such as creating and editing, inserting hyperlinks and images and modify margins or line wrapping.

DOC files are convenient for creating documents containing tables, graphs, images, videos and audio and can be combined with various templates to create tables, graphs and diagrams. They can also be printed in various sizes and are capable of being viewed on different devices if the operating system can read DOC files.

In order to install and start using Microsoft Office on our computer, you need to purchase a license, but there are alternatives that can be useful such as the online version of Word, on the Office.com online site where you can log in with the Microsoft account.

There are also free office suites such as OpenOffice and LibreOffice, which can open, create and edit these files.

To open and operate on a DOCUMENT file, you must have one of the following software packages:

How Can I Open DOCUMENT File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open DOCUMENT file is to find a DOCUMENT file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DOCUMENT 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 DOCUMENT 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 DOCUMENT file opener then try to search online for "DOCUMENT viewer", "application to open DOCUMENT file" or "open DOCUMENT file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open DOCUMENT file

How Can I Open DOCUMENT File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a DOCUMENT file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DOCUMENT 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 DOCUMENT file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as DOCUMENT file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open DOCUMENT file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open DOCUMENT file then try to search for "DOCUMENT viewer", "application to open DOCUMENT file" or "read DOCUMENT file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read DOCUMENT file

How Can I Open DOCUMENT File on Android

If you downloaded a DOCUMENT 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 DOCUMENT 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 "DOCUMENT".
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 "DOCUMENT viewer", "DOCUMENT 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 DOCUMENT File on iPhone or iPad

To open DOCUMENT 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 DOCUMENT 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 "DOCUMENT". This way you can find apps which can open DOCUMENT 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 "DOCUMENT viewer" or "DOCUMENT file" online in your favorite search engine.