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Open WK4 File

The WK4 format file is used primarily by IBM's Lotus 1-2-3 software.

This means that the WK4 format is a spreadsheet that stores data in cells arranged in rows and columns, and each cell contains static data or a formula, which automatically updates the value displayed in the cell.

IBM Lotus 1-2-3, was a spreadsheet program included with Lotus SmartSuite and developed by the American company Lotus Development Corporation, which was acquired by IBM in 1996 and, in fact, no longer exists under that name.

The WK4 format integrated the ability to work with graphics and perform elementary database operations, it had a table search function, similar to the implementation in Microsoft Excel.

Version 4 had inherited the use of macros from version 2, with syntax and functions similar in complexity to that of an advanced BASIC interpreter, which included handling of character string expressions.

Since the Excel 2007 version, it is no longer possible to import the WK4 format, as it is not supported, however, in previous versions of Excel it can be imported.

In any case, the spreadsheet program Gnumeric, belonging to the GNOME Office for Linux package, can open and edit WK4 files, and can also export them to the Excel XLS format.

To work with WK4 files, you must have the following software packages:

Gnumeric

How Can I Open WK4 File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open WK4 file is to find a WK4 file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a WK4 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 WK4 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 WK4 file opener then try to search online for "WK4 viewer", "application to open WK4 file" or "open WK4 file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open WK4 file

How Can I Open WK4 File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a WK4 file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a WK4 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 WK4 file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as WK4 file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open WK4 file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open WK4 file then try to search for "WK4 viewer", "application to open WK4 file" or "read WK4 file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read WK4 file

How Can I Open WK4 File on Android

If you downloaded a WK4 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 WK4 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 "WK4".
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 "WK4 viewer", "WK4 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 WK4 File on iPhone or iPad

To open WK4 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 WK4 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 "WK4". This way you can find apps which can open WK4 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 "WK4 viewer" or "WK4 file" online in your favorite search engine.