File extension .MSO
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Organization Chart Chart Format | Microsoft | Misc Files |
The MSO file extension is short for MSO, which stands for Microsoft Office Inline Email Attachment. It represents an inline attachment that is part of an email message in Microsoft Outlook ( versions starting from 2000 editions). MSO attachments usually consist of images, text, spreadsheets or other types of documents natively associated with MS Office. In case of MSO emails, the attached content is fully visible, and the extension is only used by the software to identify what type of document it is.
Features and Components
An MSO file encompasses a few core components. These include a document name, a PDF or HTML representation of the content, as well as a copy in the original format attached as link or other files associated with it. This specifically allows Outlook to display documents inline inside the email itself instead of as an attachment. Additionally, emails that accompany MSO documents normally feature extra security options like password protection and expiration dates.
Other File Extensions
MSO files are one among several other file extensions used by Outlook. Another similar programs include MHTML, EML, MSG, and RTF. That said, all these extensions carry specific features depending on their purpose when sending emails.
Compatibility and Advantages
MSO emails are supported across most modern emailing clients and services such as Microsoft’s own Outlook.com and Gmail by Google. Compatible web browsers also allow users to open emails that contain MSO files without the need for any additional software. Besides sharing emails with wide support, this attachment type provides users with a handful of advantages such as reducing email size, faster download times, security features on larger complemented messages.
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .MSO) 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 .MSO 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 .MSO 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 .MSO 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 .MSO extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .MSO file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .MSO 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 .MSO file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .MSO file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .MSO 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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