Basic information about DOX file

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

There are 5 file types using the DOX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DOX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DOX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DOX file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the DOX file?
  • How to open a DOX file?
  • What programs do I need to open a DOX file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a DOX file?
  • How to convert DOX files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to DOX file format?


1.Detail information about DOX file extension: Microsoft Word Text Document

File type Microsoft Word Text Document Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DOX file is a Microsoft Word Text Document. The dox file extension is associated with Microsoft Word, a powerful authoring program that gives you the ability to create and share documents by combining a comprehensive set of writing tools with the easy-to-use Microsoft Office Fluent user interface, which is part of Microsoft Office.

The dox files were used in some earlier version of Microsoft Word for its document files.

The default file format for Microsoft Word document files is the doc file extension and since Microsoft Word 2007 also the docx file extension.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DOX files

Windows		 Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office

macOS		 Microsoft Word for Mac
Microsoft Office for Mac


2.Detail information about DOX file extension: Visual Basic Binary UserDocument

File type Visual Basic Binary UserDocument Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DOX file is a Visual Basic Binary UserDocument.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DOX files

Windows		 Microsoft Visual Studio


3.Detail information about DOX file extension: Doxygen Documentation File

File type Doxygen Documentation File Category Developer Files
Developer Dimitri van Heesch File format Text
Description DOX file is a Doxygen Documentation File developed by Dimitri van Heesch.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DOX files

Windows		 Doxygen

macOS
 Doxygen

Linux		 Doxygen


4.Detail information about DOX file extension: MultiMate Document

File type MultiMate Document Category Text Files
Developer Softword Systems File format N/A
Description DOX file is a MultiMate Document developed by Softword Systems.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DOX files

Windows		 Corel WordPerfect X8


5.Detail information about DOX file extension: Actuate Basic Information Object

File type Actuate Basic Information Object Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DOX file is a Actuate Basic Information Object.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DOX files

Windows		 BIRT Studio



How to convert DOX files to another file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for DOX files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve DOX to another files conversion, you may use the option.

DOX to CDR DOX to DOCX DOX to PDF


How to convert another files to DOX file format?

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

PMD to DOX WBK to DOX SAM to DOX PDF to DOX


Can't open a DOX 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.DOX”。

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 DOX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the DOX 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.