Basic information about WP42 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension WP42（*.WP42 or *.wp42）, 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 WP42 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the WP42 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the WP42 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support WP42 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the WP42 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the WP42 file?
  • How to open a WP42 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a WP42 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a WP42 file?
  • How to convert WP42 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to WP42 file format?


1.Detail information about WP42 file extension: Corel WordPerfect 4 For Mac Document

File type Corel WordPerfect 4 For Mac Document Category Page Layout Files
Developer Corel File format N/A
Description WP42 file is a Corel WordPerfect 4 For Mac Document developed by Corel. WP42 is a file extension commonly associated with Corel WordPerfect 4 For Mac Document files. WP42 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with WP42 extension are categorized as Document Files files. The Document Files subset comprises 574 various file formats. The software recommended for managing WP42 files is WordPerfect Office. Software named WordPerfect Office was created by Corel Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and WP42 files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WP42 files

Windows		 Corel WordPerfect



Can't open a WP42 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.WP42”。

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 WP42 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support WP42 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 WP42 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 WP42 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a WP42 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 WP42 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the WP42 file is damaged.
  • Whether the WP42 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the WP42 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the WP42 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the WP42 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a WP42 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a WP42 file.

If the WP42 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.