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Basic information about DOCM file

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

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


1.Detail information about DOCM file extension: Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document

File type Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document Category Text Files
Developer Microsoft File format Zip
Description DOCM file is a Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document developed by Microsoft. A DOCM file is a document created by Microsoft Word, a popular word processor included with Microsoft Office. It contains embedded macros that can be executed within the document. DOCM files are used to automate Word Open XML document (.DOCX) tasks by adding advanced macro functionality.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DOCM files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
Microsoft Word 2016
Pack
Apache OpenOffice
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word Viewer
Office 365
OpenOffice.org

macOS		 Microsoft Word 2016
Planamesa NeoOffice
Apache OpenOffice
OpenOffice.org

Linux		 Apache OpenOffice
OpenOffice.org

Android		 MobiSystems OfficeSuite Pro

iOS		 MobiSystems OfficeSuite Pro



How to convert DOCM files to another file format?

There are 21 records in our database eligible for DOCM files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve DOCM to another files conversion, you may use the option.

DOCM to 602 DOCM to ABW DOCM to AWW DOCM to DOC
DOCM to DOCHTML DOCM to DOCMHTML DOCM to DOCX DOCM to DOT
DOCM to DOTHTML DOCM to DOTM DOCM to DOTX DOCM to LWP
DOCM to ODT DOCM to PDF DOCM to PSW DOCM to PWD
DOCM to RTF DOCM to TXT DOCM to WORD DOCM to WPD
DOCM to WPS


How to convert another files to DOCM file format?

There are 11 records in our database eligible for another files to DOCM file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to DOCM conversion, you may use the option.

DOTX to DOCM WRI to DOCM DOCMHTML to DOCM LWP to DOCM
ABW to DOCM DOCX to DOCM AWW to DOCM HTML to DOCM
ODT to DOCM WPD to DOCM DOT to DOCM


Can't open a DOCM 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.DOCM”。

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 DOCM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the DOCM 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.