Open WIZ files

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

What is WIZ file?

The extension WIZ identifies files that contain a Microsoft Office Wizard. These files are executable and are used by programs such as Word. They contain templates, macros, and user interface elements. They guide the user step-by-step through complex tasks or facilitate repetitive tasks. Assistants (wizards) can be created as add-ins for Microsoft Office programs. They are often referred to as assistants in German versions of Microsoft Office.

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For example, WIZ files can be created by opening a template, adding macros, and saving it as a template. This ending then changes to wiz. Supplied WIZ files can sometimes be edited by modifying the macrocodes.

Some WIZ files are protected by encryption and therefore can not be edited.

WIZ files for the Microsoft Publisher, a DTP software are often referred to as a page wizard.

Programs which can open a WIZ file

How to open file with WIZ extension?

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

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

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

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Check the section that lists most common problems with WIZ files

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

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