What is DOT file?
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.
DOT Format details
| Full Name | Word Document Template |
|---|---|
| Developer | Microsoft |
| Category | Layout Files |
Software, that convert DOT files
The easiest way to convert a DOT file is to save it in a different file format using dedicated software. Below you will find a list of software programs that can handle DOT files. Open your DOT file with one of them and save in another file format.
DOT Converters
Microsoft Office
KWord
LibreOffice Writer
OpenOffice.org Writer
Office 365
IBM Lotus Symphony