Sorts of DOCM Files

Chief DOCM Description

.DOCM

Formatting:	.docm
Classification:	Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document

The DOCM file is a document created by Microsoft Office Word, an authoring program that gives you the ability to create and share documents. DOCM file is like DOCX but it also contains embedded macros that can be executed within documents. Macros are a series of commands grouped together as a single command and executed to automatically complete a task. MACROS saves time when working with repetitive functions.

Organization:	Microsoft Corporation
File Category:	Text Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.docm

Software Programs That Open The Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document:

Apache OpenOffice by Apache Software Foundation

Windows

Mac

Android

Linux

Microsoft Word by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

NeoOffice by Planamesa Software Inc.

Mac

Microsoft Word Viewer by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Microsoft Word 2016 by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

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DOCM File Complications

Troubles Opening DOCM Files

Apache OpenOffice Isn't There

Double-clicking your DOCM file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open DOCM File". Customarily, this means that Apache OpenOffice is not installed on %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your DOCM file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

Tip: Another DOCM-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Apache OpenOffice is Out-of-Date

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Apache OpenOffice installed that's incompatible with your Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document type. Visit the Apache Software Foundation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Apache OpenOffice. The primary cause of this problem is that your Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document file was created by a different (newer) version of Apache OpenOffice than what's installed.

Tip: Right-clicking on your DOCM, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening DOCM files are due to having the wrong version of Apache OpenOffice installed.

Other DOCM File Opening Causes

Assuming you have the right Apache OpenOffice version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening DOCM files. If you are continuing to have errors with loading DOCM files, other external issues might be to blame. Additional factors include:

• Invalid DOCM file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Deletion of the DOCM file description from the Registry by mistake
• Apache OpenOffice or another DOCM application experienced a flawed installation
• File corruption affecting your DOCM file
• DOCM file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Hardware related to DOCMs has device driver corruption
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document file