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Open NB File

An NB file extension is a structured document created by Mathematica, an application used for mathematical and scientific calculation.

More about Mathematica

Mathematica is a program used in scientific, engineering, mathematical, and computational areas.

It was originally conceived by Stephen Wolfram, who continues to lead the group of mathematicians and programmers developing the product at Wolfram Research, a Champaign, Illinois-based company.

Commonly thought of as a computer algebra system, Mathematica is also a powerful general-purpose programming language.

Unlike other computer algebra systems, for example Maxima or Maple, Mathematica tries to use the transformation rules it knows at all times as much as possible, trying to reach a stable point.

Role of the NB file in Mathematica

The NB file contains text, images, audio, functions, and interactive user interface elements.

NB files allow you to view the mathematical results in an interactive document.

NB files are saved in a plain text format. Your data is organized in cells, similar to a standard spreadsheet.

Notebooks can be exported to many different file formats, including raster graphics, GIS, compressed, and spreadsheet formats.

The default styles NB file, named 'DefaultStyles.nb' is used to customize the new notebooks.

Notebooks can be opened using the NotebookOpen command within a Mathematica function.

Software packages for opening and working with a NB file

Wolfram Research Mathematica

How Can I Open NB File on Windows

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

How Can I Open NB File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open NB File on Android

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

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

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