Basic information about DOTX file

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

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


1.Detail information about DOTX file extension: Word Open XML Document Template

File type Word Open XML Document Template Category Page Layout Files
Developer Microsoft File format Zip
Description DOTX file is a Word Open XML Document Template developed by Microsoft. A DOTX file is a template created by Microsoft Word, a word processing program. It contains default layouts and settings for a document, including styles, AutoText, toolbars, and macros. DOTX files are used as a baseline to create multiple .DOCX documents with the same formatting.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DOTX files

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

macOS		 Microsoft Word 2016
Planamesa NeoOffice
Apache OpenOffice
LibreOffice
Apple Preview
OpenOffice.org

Linux		 Apache OpenOffice
LibreOffice
OpenOffice.org



How to convert DOTX files to another file format?

There are 16 records in our database eligible for DOTX files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve DOTX to another files conversion, you may use the option.

DOTX to ABW DOTX to DOC DOTX to DOCHTML DOTX to DOCM
DOTX to DOCMHTML DOTX to DOCX DOTX to DOT DOTX to DOTHTML
DOTX to DOTM DOTX to ODC DOTX to ODT DOTX to PDF
DOTX to RTF DOTX to WPD DOTX to WPS DOTX to WRI


How to convert another files to DOTX file format?

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

DOCX to DOTX ABW to DOTX DOCM to DOTX DOC to DOTX
602 to DOTX RTF to DOTX


Can't open a DOTX 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.DOTX”。

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 DOTX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the DOTX 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.