How to open .doc file format?

The probably reason why you are at this website is a problem with opening .doc file. The full name of the file is Microsoft Word Document. If the double-click on the file’s icon shows you a message that additional programs are needed to open the file, you’ll find the list of helpful programs in the bottom of the page.The developer of this format is Microsoft.

.doc file extension (Microsoft Word Document)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Text Files Microsoft Microsoft Word Document
RateRateRateRateRate
Programs using this file extension: .doc
ADS OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • Microsoft Word 2013
  • Microsoft Word Viewer
  • Microsoft Works
  • Corel WordPerfect Office X6
  • OpenOffice.org
  • Kingsoft Writer
  • LibreOffice
  • Nuance OmniPage Ultimate
MAC OS
MAC
  • Microsoft Word 2011
  • Apple Pages 4.3
  • Apple AppleWorks
  • OpenOffice.org
  • Planamesa NeoOffice
  • LibreOffice
  • Nuance OmniPage Pro X
Linux
Linux
  • OpenOffice.org
  • LibreOffice
Android
Android
  • Kingsoft Office for Android

.doc file extension (WordPad Document)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Text Files Microsoft WordPad Document
RateRateRate
Programs using this file extension: .doc
OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • Microsoft WordPad
MAC OS
MAC
  • Microsoft Word 2011


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