File Extension DOT

File type: Microsoft Word Template File

About the DOT file type:

If Windows cannot find the appropriate program associated with .DOT files, then your registry may have errors. Check your Windows registry for errors (includes file association errors).

The DOT file extension is used to identify a template file used by the Microsoft Office Word application. The implementation of template files provides the user with an easy way of creating documents in a fast and easy manner due to its pre-formatting. The use of template files is especially helpful when creating multiple documents that utilize the same formatting. Template files may be bundled with the Office Word application or custom created by the user and saved in the computer system. The DOT file extension is similar to the document file (DOC) created by the word processing program Office word. The distinction between the two lies mostly on the implementation of formatting in the current document in the case of template files. By default, the software uses the NORMAL.DOT file as the template for all blank documents created. These template files extend the functionality of the application in terms of creating and sharing document files that rely on a predetermined set of writing tools.


Detailed information for file extension DOT

Category: Text Files
File format: Proprietary
Open with Windows: Microsoft Word
Open with Linux: N/A
Even if a user has previous experience in working with Word documents, there may be some feature sets of the Word template files that is not very familiar. Basically, the DOT file extension already contains the contents required by the user to accomplish a specific task. The contents like line spacing, margins, text, font style, and colors may be dictated by a predetermined Word theme. Template files are considered as helpful starting points for the creation of various document files that will drastically cut down the completion process with increased quality and efficiency. By default, there are approximately more than 30 pre-installed template files included with the Office Word installation with a host of other DOT format files downloadable from the Internet. To use a specific template file, choose the New option under the File menu. This will allow the user to select from any of the installed template files in the system. The application will provide the user with a preview of the template file prior to opening it. The downloaded DOT file extension types will also appear under the same window based on their classification.