Basic information about W6W file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension W6W（*.W6W or *.w6w）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the W6W file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the W6W file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the W6W file with their brief description and a list of programs that support W6W file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the W6W file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the W6W file?
  • How to open a W6W file?
  • What programs do I need to open a W6W file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a W6W file?
  • How to convert W6W files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to W6W file format?


1.Detail information about W6W file extension: Microsoft Word 6 Document

File type Microsoft Word 6 Document Category Page Layout Files
Developer Microsoft Corporation File format N/A
Description W6W file is a Microsoft Word 6 Document developed by Microsoft Corporation. W6W filename suffix is mostly used for Microsoft Word 6 Document files. Microsoft Word 6 Document specification was created by Microsoft Corporation. W6W file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. The most popular program for handling W6W files is Microsoft Word, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format. Software named Microsoft Word was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and W6W files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert W6W files

Windows		 Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word



Can't open a W6W file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.W6W”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the W6W extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support W6W file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of W6W files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a W6W file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a W6W file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a W6W file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the W6W file is damaged.
  • Whether the W6W file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the W6W file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the W6W file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the W6W file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a W6W file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a W6W file.

If the W6W file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.