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Basic information about WK1 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension WK1(*.WK1 or *.wk1), 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 WK1 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the WK1 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the WK1 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support WK1 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the WK1 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the WK1 file?
  • How to open a WK1 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a WK1 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a WK1 file?
  • How to convert WK1 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to WK1 file format?


1.Detail information about WK1 file extension: Lotus Worksheet

File type Lotus Worksheet Category Data Files
Developer IBM File format Binary
Description WK1 file is a Lotus Worksheet developed by IBM. Spreadsheet created by Lotus 1-2-3, a popular spreadsheet program in the 1990s; contains cells, which are organized by rows and columns; used to store and analyze structured data, as well as quickly compute formulas.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WK1 files

Windows
IBM Collaboration Solutions
Corel Quattro Pro X8
Apache OpenOffice
Gnumeric
ABC Amber Text Converter
Lotus 1-2-3
Microsoft Excel
OpenOffice.org
WordPerfect Office

macOS
IBM Collaboration Solutions
Planamesa NeoOffice
Apache OpenOffice
Lotus 1-2-3
Microsoft Excel
OpenOffice.org

Linux
Apache OpenOffice
Gnumeric
OpenOffice.org



How to convert WK1 files to another file format?

There are 14 records in our database eligible for WK1 files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve WK1 to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to WK1 file format?

There are 9 records in our database eligible for another files to WK1 file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to WK1 conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a WK1 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.WK1”。

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 WK1 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support WK1 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 WK1 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 WK1 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a WK1 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 WK1 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the WK1 file is damaged.
  • Whether the WK1 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the WK1 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the WK1 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the WK1 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a WK1 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a WK1 file.

If the WK1 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.