File extension .POT
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft PowerPoint 97 To 2003 Template Format | Microsoft | Data Files |
The file extension .POT (or .POTX depending on the version) is the Microsoft PowerPoint Template file format for presentations created in Microsoft PowerPoint. The template stores information such as document properties, fonts, styles, colors and layouts that are used to generate presentations. This makes it easy for users to produce uniform-looking documents by simply changing the variables within the template.
Technical specification
POT files are based on Microsoft’s Open Packaging Conventions (OPC) and they use the XML markup language to store data. It is compatible with multiple versions of PowerPoint, starting from Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003, all the way up to the latest version. Moreover, these files can be opened in Keynote via Mac OS X as well. The core technology used to compress and store data is Zip compression technology, which is described in detail by IETF RFC-1951. Other similar file extensions include .POTM, .POTX, and .THMX.
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 .POT) 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 .POT 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 .POT 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 .POT 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 .POT extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .POT file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .POT 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 .POT file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .POT file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .POT 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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