File Extension Database

Open MSWORD File

MSWORD is a set of formats and extensions compatible with the office program, Microsoft Word, it is not a specific format, it is a name for a set of formats.

The following list describes some of the file formats that are supported in Word:

DOC

Word Document 97 - 2003. Binary file format for Word 97 - Word 2003.

DOCM

Word macro-enabled document. The XML-based, macro-enabled file format for Word 2019, Word 2016, Word 2013, Word 2010, and Office Word 2007.

DOCX

Word document for Word 2019, Word 2016, Word 2013, Word 2010, and Office Word 2007.

DOT

Word 97-2003 template

DOTM

Macro-enabled template for Word 2019, Word 2016, Word 2013, Word 2010, and Office Word 2007.

DOTX

Template for creating a new Word 2019, Word 2016, Word 2013, Word 2010, and Office Word 2007 file that does not contain macros.

HTM, HTML

A web page that is saved as a folder containing an .htm file and all supported files such as images, sound files, cascading style sheets, scripts, etc.

ODT

A file format for saving Word 2019, Word 2016, and Word 2013 files, so that they can be opened in document applications that use the OpenDocument format.

RTF

Rich text format. RTF controls the rendering and format of a document, both on screen and in print.

TXT

Plain text. When users save a document as a .txt file, it will lose all formatting.

WPS

Works Document 6-9. This is the default file format for Microsoft Works, versions 6.0 through 9.0.

XPS

XML Paper Specification (XPS), is an electronic file format that preserves document format and allows file sharing.

To operate or open a file of (any) MSWORD format, you must have one of the following compatible softwares installed:

How Can I Open MSWORD File on Windows

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

How Can I Open MSWORD File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open MSWORD File on Android

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

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

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