Open AWT files

  • Full name
    AbiWord Template Document Format
  • Developer
    AbiSource
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a AWT 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 AWT file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your AWT file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is AWT file?

The file extension AWT identifies templates (templates) of the word processor AbiWord in the proprietary format of the application. The format is based on XML.

More info

These files contain various formatting information, such as margins, the header and footer, and fonts and sizes. They can be used to create multiple documents with the extension, all using the same style.

Programs which can open a AWT file

How to open file with AWT extension?

In order to open a file with AWT extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening AWT 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 AWT files, follow the instructions below.
1
Install AbiWord or other program from the list

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

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

2
3
Check the section that lists most common problems with AWT files

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

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

Similar extensions