Open UWL files

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

What is UWL file?

Various Corel applications use the extension UWL for their user word list. These files are automatically used by the application for spell checking. Originally, the format came from the word processor Corel WordPerfect. But CorelDRAW also uses this format with its writing tools. With the help of the Spell utility the UWL files can be edited and combined.

More info

The name of the file provides information about the language and version of the program. The format is WTXXYY.Uwl, where XX is the program version and YY is the language.

Programs which can open a UWL file

How to open file with UWL extension?

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

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

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

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Check the section that lists most common problems with UWL files

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

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