Open STC files

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

What is STC file?

The file extension STC was used by the versions 1.X of the spreadsheet OpenOffice.Org Calc for templates. Newer versions use the OpenDocument format ots.

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An STC file contains formatting and data that form the basis for creating multiple spreadsheets with the same characteristics.

The template files can be created by the user or come from third-party providers.

Calc is part of the OpenSource Office suite OpenOffice.Org. Version 1.X corresponds to version 6.X of the Sun Microsystems (StarDivision) StarOffice. OpenOffice.Org originated from this after its source code was disclosed. StarOffice continued to be sold commercially and offered extended support.

Programs which can open a STC file

How to open file with STC extension?

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

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

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

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Check the section that lists most common problems with STC files

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

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