File extension .PSW
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Pocket Word Document Format | Microsoft | Text Files |
PSW is the acronym for Pocket Word Document, a text document format created by Microsoft Word as part of its Pocket Office suite. All Pocket Word documents are saved with the .PSW file extension. PSW files are basically text documents with formatting information included.
PSW documents can contain basic elements including headers, footers and graphics, as well as font style and size information. Like other Microsoft Office documents, any edits are trackable and the document includes properties such as author, date modified, computer used etc. The file structure uses compressed A-Law encoding for optimal compression in the filesize.
Similar Formats
Other file extensions for text documents include: .TXT, .RTF, .DOCX, .DOT, and .DOCM.
Compatibility
Pocket Word Documents can be opened in recent releases of Microsoft Office like Office 2019, Office 365, as well as previous versions like Office 2010, Office 2007, and in some compatible third party software programs such as Apple's iWorks Pages, or Open Office applications.
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 .PSW) 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 .PSW 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 .PSW 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 .PSW 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 .PSW extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .PSW file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .PSW 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 .PSW file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .PSW file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .PSW 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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