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Basic information about FORTH file

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

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


1.Detail information about FORTH file extension: Forth Language File

File type Forth Language File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description FORTH file is a Forth Language File. Code file for Forth programming language, which is supported by several different text editors for features such as syntax highlighting; contains Forth programming language similar to how .C files contain C or C++ source code; same file format as the .4TH file.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FORTH files

Windows
GNU Gforth
Kate Editor

macOS
KDevelop
Kate Editor

Linux
KDevelop
GNU Gforth
Kate Editor
KWrite



Can't open a FORTH 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.FORTH”。

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 FORTH extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the FORTH 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.