File Extension Database

Open DOTM File

DOTM files are used by Microsoft Office Word software to store macro-enabled Microsoft Word document templates. Document templates in this format can store custom macro code in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) format. This macro code could be used to make UI customizations in the Microsoft Word template.

DOTM file format is supported by Microsoft Word 2019, Microsoft Word 2016, Microsoft Word 2013, Microsoft Word 2010 and Office Word 2007.

You need to be careful when opening DOTM files on your computer because there is a chance that they may contain macro viruses. Make sure to verify the source where you are getting the DOTM file from and use the antivirus software to check the DOTM file before opening.

Software to open DOTM file

Microsoft Word - document editor which is part of Microsoft Office package. This is best choice for opening DOTM files because all DOTM macro features will be supported there.
Office.com - online Microsoft Office software which supports most of the file formats supported by desktop Microsoft Office software.
OpenOffice from Apache - free document editing software from Apache. In order to open DOTM file you may need to rename it to DOT.
LibreOffice from Apache - free document editing software from Document Foundation. In order to open DOTM file you may need to rename it to DOT.

Typical DOTM application file locations:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\WINWORD.EXE /n /dde
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\WINWORD.EXE" /n "%1"

Typical DOTM mime types:

application/vnd.ms-word.template.macroEnabled.12

Frequently used application names to open DOTM files:

Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office - Office14

Frequently associated Windows objects:

Word.TemplateMacroEnabled.12

How Can I Open DOTM File on Windows

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

How Can I Open DOTM File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open DOTM File on Android

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

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

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