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Basic information about LEX file

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

There are 5 file types using the LEX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the LEX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support LEX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the LEX file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the LEX file?
How to open a LEX file?
What programs do I need to open a LEX file?
What programs help to create and edit a LEX file?
How to convert LEX files to another file format?
How to convert another files to LEX file format?

1.Detail information about LEX file extension: Adobe Linguistic Library Data File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert LEX files
File type	Adobe Linguistic Library Data File	Category	Data Files
Developer	Adobe Systems	File format	Binary
Description	LEX file is a Adobe Linguistic Library Data File developed by Adobe Systems. A LEX file is a lexicon data file created by Linguistic Library, an Adobe development kit used to add linguistic services, such as spelling and grammar checkers, to Adobe products. It contains the shared lexicons, or words and their syntax, for a language. LEX files are used to store language-specific data for document validation in Adobe products.
Windows	Adobe Linguistic Library Adobe Acrobat DC Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 Adobe Illustrator CC 2017 Adobe InDesign CC 2017
macOS	Adobe Linguistic Library Adobe Acrobat DC Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 Adobe Illustrator CC 2017 Adobe InDesign CC 2017

2.Detail information about LEX file extension: HP-Basic Language Extension

Software programs that will open, edit or convert LEX files
File type	HP-Basic Language Extension	Category	Developer Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	LEX file is a HP-Basic Language Extension.

3.Detail information about LEX file extension: Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 Temporary File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert LEX files
File type	Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 Temporary File	Category	System Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	LEX file is a Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 Temporary File.
Windows	Microsoft SharePoint Server

4.Detail information about LEX file extension: Lexicon File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert LEX files
File type	Lexicon File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	LEX file is a Lexicon File.
Windows	Adobe Acrobat Microsoft Windows Microsoft Office SmartWare Ability Write COREX Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows 10 Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign
macOS	Adobe Photoshop for Mac Adobe Acrobat for Mac Adobe Illustrator for Mac Adobe InDesign for Mac

5.Detail information about LEX file extension: Lex Or Flex File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert LEX files
File type	Lex Or Flex File	Category	System Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	LEX file is a Lex Or Flex File.
Linux	Unix

Can't open a LEX 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.LEX”。

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 LEX extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the LEX 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.