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Basic information about WQ! file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension WQ!（*.WQ! or *.wq!）, 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 WQ! file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about WQ! file extension: Corel Quattro Pro Compressed Spreadsheet

File type Corel Quattro Pro Compressed Spreadsheet Category Settings Files
Developer Corel Corporation File format N/A
Description WQ! file is a Corel Quattro Pro Compressed Spreadsheet developed by Corel Corporation. WQ! filename suffix is mostly used for Corel Quattro Pro Compressed Spreadsheet files. Corel Quattro Pro Compressed Spreadsheet format was developed by Corel Corporation. WQ! files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. WQ! file format, along with 90 other file formats, belongs to the Spreadsheet Files category. The most popular program for handling WQ! files is Corel Quattro Pro, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format. Corel Quattro Pro software was developed by Corel Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about WQ! files or the Corel Quattro Pro software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WQ! files

Windows		 Corel Quattro Pro
Corel WordPerfect



Can't open a WQ! 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.WQ!”。

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 WQ! extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support WQ! 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 WQ! 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 WQ! file?

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

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

If the WQ! 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.