File extension FOR
| File type | Fortran Source Format |
| Developer | N/A |
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What is a FOR file?
FOR is an extension that is specific to files related to a general purpose multi-paradigm programming language called Fortran. FOR files are used to store the source code of a program written in that language. Technically, it is a plain text file that can be handled by any editor. However, FOR this type of file, tools that make it easier to work with the code are most often used.
FOR files are mainly known from the older Fortran 77 version.
Program(s) that can open the .FOR file
Mac OS
Linux
How to open FOR files
If you cannot open the FOR file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports FOR among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the FOR file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the FOR format files
The inability to open and operate the FOR file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Fortran Source Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a FOR file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the FOR file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the FOR from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the FOR format
- The FOR file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the FOR file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a FOR file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the FOR file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the FOR file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the FOR file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Updated 12/16/2021
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.FOR) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected FOR file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the FOR file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. FOR) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.