File extension .DOT
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Word 97 To 2003 Document Template Format | Microsoft | Layout Files |
The DOT file extension is the default template format for Microsoft Word documents. The file extension represents a template document, which is a blank document shell with general formatting or layout settings applied. This type of document might include spaces, fonts, text, tabs, margins, and formatting. The DOT extension allows a user to design a template with specific settings, defaults, and pre-set formatting that can easily be used for a large number of documents. It is designed to streamline the document creation process and save time by providing a basic template on which users can quickly and easily build new documents.
Technical Details
The DOT file extension is unique to Microsoft Word documents and is not supported by other office productivity software. It is represented as .doc, .dot, .dotx, .dotm, or .wbk depending on the version of Word the file was originally created in. Similar file extensions include: .docx, .docm, docb, .rtf, .txt, and .wps. The DOT files may also occasionally be opened as Web Archive files (MHT) within a web browser or word processor.
Template Features
DOT templates provide customized options that apply to all documents created based on the template. For example, a user can create a DOT template that will default to Times New Roman font size 12 for all content added to the pages of any new documents. Templates offer a time-saving feature so that users do not have to set basic functions with each new document. In addition, they save memory because most of the formatting functions are stored within the DOT file rather than inside each individual document created from it.
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
Programs for LINUX system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .DOT) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .DOT extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .DOT file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .DOT extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .DOT extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .DOT file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .DOT file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .DOT file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .DOT file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .DOT file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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