How to convert DOT to DOTM?
You can convert DOT files to DOTM format in several ways. The most proven option is to download dedicated software that allows you to convert between the DOT and DOTM formats. At the bottom you will find a list of software programs that support DOT and DOTM files and can also save them in new file formats.
DOT File Type
DOT files are a word document template which is used to create Microsoft Word DOCX, DOC, and DOT file formats. DOT files were developed in 1989 by Microsoft to create Word documents that can be opened in the Windows 3.1 operating system. When using the .DOT file format, Word documents can be opened on any computer which has a compatible version of the Windows 3.1 operating system installed. The .DOT file extension can also be used for other types of documents such as website templates, business plan templates, resume templates, proposal templates and brochures.
Full Name | Word Document Template |
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Developer | Microsoft |
Category | Layout Files |
DOTM File Type
DotM is a file extension for Microsoft Word. It is a file extension for a template file that contains macros. Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document Template (DOTM) is an XML format that can be used to create documents with embedded macros in them. The use of the DOTM file was discontinued by Microsoft in 2001 because of security reasons, but it still remains an important feature in some types of workflows. Open .DOTM files, you can open it like any other text document and start editing it with your favorite word processor or editing software.
Full Name | Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document Template |
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Developer | Microsoft |
Category | Text Files |
Software, that convert DOT files
The list contains a list of dedicated software for converting DOT and DOTM files. The list may also include programs that support DOT files and allow you to save them with different file extensions.
DOT to DOTM Converters
- AbiWord
- Apache OpenOffice Writer (OpenOffice.org Writer)
- LibreOffice Writer
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Word for Mac
- TextMaker
- Word Mobile