File extension .ODT
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| ODF Text Document Format | Oracle | Text Files |
The ODT (OpenDocument Text .odt) file extension is the native file format of Libre Office, an open source productivity suite for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and OS/2 operating systems. It is a type of office document file and one of the OpenDocument formats, created for documents which are part of a larger document collection and require special features when compared to plain text documents.
File Format & Technical Specs
ODT (OpenDocument Text) files are based on the XML (Extensible Markup Language) format and are the ideal format for creating multimedia documents that contain tables, charts, drawing objects and other special features. ODT documents can be easily edited with any text editor such as word processor. However, to access all the features provided by the OpenDocument standard, it is necessary to use software specially designed for it like LibreOffice or OpenOffice.
Similar file extensions are:
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 .ODT) 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 .ODT 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 .ODT 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 .ODT 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 .ODT extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .ODT file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .ODT 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 .ODT file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .ODT file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .ODT 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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