Open RST files

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

What is RST file?

The suffix RST indicates files that contain text in the reStructuredText format (reST). This lightweight markup language is part of the Python programming language. It is mainly used for the InLine documentation of programs. However, it is also possible to generate independent documents and simple web pages.

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Because these files contain plain text, they can be opened with any text editor. An evaluation of the reST awards is recommended.

Programs which can open a RST file

How to open file with RST extension?

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

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

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

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Check the section that lists most common problems with RST files

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

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