Basic information about DOTM file

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

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


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

File type Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document Template Category Page Layout Files
Developer Microsoft File format Zip
Description DOTM file is a Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document Template developed by Microsoft. A DOTM file is a document template created by Microsoft Word, a word processing program. It contains the default layout, settings, and macros for a document. DOTM files are used to create a new .DOCM document with embedded macros.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DOTM files

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

macOS
Microsoft Word 2016
Planamesa NeoOffice
Apache OpenOffice
OpenOffice.org

Linux
Apache OpenOffice
KWord
OpenOffice.org



How to convert DOTM files to another file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for DOTM files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve DOTM to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to DOTM file format?

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



Can't open a DOTM 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.DOTM”。

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 DOTM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the DOTM 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.