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Basic information about ETX file

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

There are 2 file types using the ETX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ETX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ETX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ETX file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ETX file?
  • How to open a ETX file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ETX file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ETX file?
  • How to convert ETX files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ETX file format?


1.Detail information about ETX file extension: TeX Font Encoding File

File type TeX Font Encoding File Category Font Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description ETX file is a TeX Font Encoding File. Font file used by TeX and LaTeX typesetting systems; saved in a plain text format and contains markup that describes how a font is encoded for its appearance; allows font customization for TeX documents.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ETX files

Windows		 MiKTeX
TeXworks
Texmaker

macOS		 TeXworks
Texmaker

Linux		 TeXworks
Texmaker


2.Detail information about ETX file extension: Structure Enhanced Text (Setext) File

File type Structure Enhanced Text (Setext) File Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ETX file is a Structure Enhanced Text (Setext) File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ETX files

Windows		 EasyView

macOS
 EasyView



Can't open a ETX 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.ETX”。

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 ETX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ETX 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.