File Extension Database

Open DOTX File

DOTX files are used by Microsoft Office Word software to store Microsoft Word document templates. Document templates can include brochures, newsletters, business cards, resumes and much more. If needed every template can be customized and saved to a different DOTX file. DOTX files cannot contain Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros. In order to enable macros DOTM files should be used.

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

Software to open DOTX file

Microsoft Word - document editor which is part of Microsoft Office package. This is best choice for opening DOTX files because all DOTX template 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.
LibreOffice from Apache - free document editing software from Document Foundation.

Typical DOTX 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 DOTX mime types:

application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.template

Frequently used application names to open DOTX files:

Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office - Office14

Frequently associated Windows objects:

Word.Template.12

How Can I Open DOTX File on Windows

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

How Can I Open DOTX File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open DOTX File on Android

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

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

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