Basic information about DTX file

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

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


1.Detail information about DTX file extension: Documented LaTeX File

File type Documented LaTeX File Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description DTX file is a Documented LaTeX File. LaTeX package file created in the DOCTex format; includes both source and documentation in the same file, meaning that both the user manual (the documentation) and the LaTeX component to be installed (e.g., a new style or class) are present in the file; used for distributing LaTeX packages.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DTX files

Windows		 MiKTeX
TeXworks
Texmaker
Any text editor
LaTeX

macOS		 LyX/Mac
TeXworks
Texmaker
Any text editor

Linux		 Texmaker
Any text editor



Can't open a DTX 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.DTX”。

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 DTX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the DTX 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.