Basic information about WORD file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension WORD（*.WORD or *.word）, 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 WORD file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about WORD file extension: MacWrite Document

File type MacWrite Document Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description WORD file is a MacWrite Document. WORD is a file extension commonly associated with MacWrite Document files. Files with WORD extension may be used by programs distributed for Mac OS platform. Users are advised to use iWork Pages software for managing WORD files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WORD files

macOS		 iWork Pages
Mac OS X



How to convert WORD files to another file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for WORD files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve WORD to another files conversion, you may use the option.

WORD to CSV WORD to DOC WORD to PDF WORD to RIS
WORD to SRT WORD to TNS


How to convert another files to WORD file format?

There are 40 records in our database eligible for another files to WORD file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to WORD conversion, you may use the option.

PAGES to WORD NOTE to WORD DOC to WORD HTML to WORD
CRYPT12 to WORD CRYPT9 to WORD SAV to WORD XMIND to WORD
HTM to WORD ASD to WORD BTD to WORD EXE to WORD
TMD to WORD QRP to WORD MP4 to WORD VSDX to WORD
RTF to WORD INP to WORD MSO to WORD VCF to WORD
RAR to WORD ENC to WORD HWP to WORD INDD to WORD
BAK to WORD BZZ to WORD PDF to WORD P65 to WORD
M4A to WORD BIBTEX to WORD VMG to WORD JSP to WORD
TMP to WORD VVV to WORD AWW to WORD BWD to WORD
DOCM to WORD PM5 to WORD Solid PDF to Word RPT to WORD


Can't open a WORD 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.WORD”。

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 WORD extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support WORD 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 WORD 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 WORD file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a WORD 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 WORD file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the WORD 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.