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 | LWP |
Full Name | Lotus Word Pro Document Format |
LWP is a file format used by a word processor similar to Microsoft Word included in discontinued office package Lotus SmartSuite. SmartSuite was available for Windows systems up to Windows XP.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "DOT") to another (referred to as "LWP"). 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 LWP becomes essential.
So, how can we perform DOT to LWP 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 LWP. 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 LWP 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 LWP. 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.