File Extension Information

file extension .docx

Kind: Microsoft Word Open XML Document
Information: The DOCX file format is used by Microsoft Word 2007 and later. It is based on Open XML, meaning it is saved as text document rather than a binary file. DOCX files also incorporate ZIP compression to reduce the file size.

About Microsoft Word

Word is a popular word processor for Windows and Macintosh computers. It is that standard word processing program used by most businesses and is also popular among consumers. Word supports advanced text styles and page formatting, as well as images, charts, and graphs. The program also includes a "Track Changes" feature, which allows other users to edit Word documents and note each change they make.
File Format: Proprietary file format used by Microsoft software.
File Usage: Open file directly.
Open With:
Windows:Microsoft Word 2007
Microsoft Word with Compatibility Pack
NativeWinds Docx2Rtf
OpenOffice.org with Odf-Converter
OxygenOffice Professional

Macintosh:Apple Pages
Microsoft Word 2008
Panergy docXConverter

Unix:OpenOffice.org with Odf-Converter
OxygenOffice Professional
Last Revised: October 17, 2009



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