File Extension | DOT |
Full Name | Microsoft Word 97 To 2003 Document Template Format |
DOT is a file extension native to Microsoft Word word processor. DOT file stores template for documents. Such template defines available Word formatting elements for created documents.
File Extension | DOTX |
Full Name | Microsoft Word 2007 Or Word 2010 XML Document Template Format |
DOTX is as file format used by Microsoft Office suite. DOTX documents are used as templates for the popular Microsoft Word DOCX document files. Templates stored in DOTX files can be freely edited and modified by users.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "DOT") to another (referred to as "DOTX"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, DOT file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format DOT to format DOTX becomes essential.
So, how can we perform DOT to DOTX file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format DOT and transforming it into format DOTX. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of DOT to DOTX converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of DOT to DOTX. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the DOT file:
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.