Open AWS files

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    Ability Spreadsheet Spredsheet Format
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    Ability Plus Software
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Have you encountered a problem with a AWS 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 AWS file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your AWS file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is AWS file?

The extension AWS identifies tables (Spreadsheets) of the Spreadsheet Ability Spreadsheet in its own, proprietary format of the application.

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An AWS file contains table cell values as well as formatting instructions, formulas, and possibly macros. These macros may also contain malicious code, which is why, especially with AWS files from unknown sources, it is advisable to scan them before executing the macros.

Spreadsheet is part of the Ability Office and not available separately. The software package is available in different editions and was also licensed by other manufacturers. These sell the products under their own name and with a partially adapted interface.

Programs which can open a AWS file

How to open file with AWS extension?

In order to open a file with AWS extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening AWS 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 AWS files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Ability Office or other program from the list

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

Set Ability Office as the default program for opening AWS 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 AWS 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 Ability Office applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Ability Office has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with AWS files

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

  • File data is corrupted
  • AWS 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 AWS files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • AWS 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)

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