The word processor Corel WordPerfect uses the file extension WPT for its template documents. 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 wpd, all using the same style.
Corel supplies with WordPerfect some templates, but many templates are also available for free or for sale. The format is proprietary and compatible between different versions of WordPerfect.
Most often resolving problems with opening WPT files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support WPT files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of WPT files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such 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 WPT 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 WordPerfect Office applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where WordPerfect Office has been installed.
Sometimes problems with opening WPT files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as: