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Basic information about WR! file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension WR!（*.WR! or *.wr!）, 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 WR! file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about WR! file extension: Compressed Lotus Spreadsheet

File type Compressed Lotus Spreadsheet Category Misc Files
Developer IBM File format N/A
Description WR! file is a Compressed Lotus Spreadsheet developed by IBM. Full format name of files that use WR! extension is Compressed Lotus Spreadsheet. IBM defined the Compressed Lotus Spreadsheet format standard. WR! file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. WR! file format, along with 90 other file formats, belongs to the Spreadsheet Files category. The most popular software that supports WR! files is Lotus 1-2-3. Lotus 1-2-3 software was developed by IBM, and on its official website you may find more information about WR! files or the Lotus 1-2-3 software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WR! files

Windows		 Lotus 1-2-3



Can't open a WR! 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.WR!”。

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 WR! extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support WR! 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 WR! 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 WR! file?

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

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

If the WR! 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.