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 Extension | ODT |
Full Name | ODF Text Document Format |
The .odt file extension refers to files of the type OpenDocument Text documents. These are the opensource word processing documents created typically by the Writer software. The Odt documents are similar to word documents created by Microsoft word, they differ in the sense that it is open source and uses XML formatting for the file structure.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "DOTX") to another (referred to as "ODT"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, DOTX 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 DOTX to format ODT becomes essential.
So, how can we perform DOTX to ODT 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 DOTX and transforming it into format ODT. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of DOTX to ODT 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 DOTX to ODT. 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 DOTX 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.