Open ACCFT files

  • Full name
    Microsoft Access Template Format
  • Developer
    Microsoft
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a ACCFT file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a ACCFT file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your ACCFT file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is ACCFT file?

ACCFT files are field templates for the accdb database format introduced with Microsoft Access 2007. Microsoft Access is a so-called desktop RDMBS (relational database management system). However, the data type templates are only available from Access 2010.

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ACCFT files contain predefined field elements, which also contain data type and formatting. This template data is recorded in various XML-structured text files and stored as a zip archive in an ACCFT file. Accft files can contain a single field or field groups or field combinations.

With data type templates, repeatedly used fields or field groups can be easily integrated into new or existing databases. Accft templates can also be created or changed by yourself. If, for example, you have opened an existing database, you can save selected fields by choosing 'Save as new data type' under 'Add and delete'> Fields-> More fields 'as template' into an ACCFT file. Accft is a proprietary format and can only be processed with Microsoft Access 2010 and above.

Microsoft Access is also included in Microsoft Office Suite Professional.

Programs which can open a ACCFT file

How to open file with ACCFT extension?

In order to open a file with ACCFT extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening ACCFT file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with ACCFT files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Microsoft Access or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening ACCFT files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support ACCFT files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of ACCFT files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.


Set Microsoft Access as the default program for opening ACCFT files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate ACCFT files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Microsoft Access applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Microsoft Access has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with ACCFT files

Sometimes problems with opening ACCFT files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • ACCFT files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open ACCFT files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • ACCFT file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)