Varieties of DOTX Files

Primary DOTX File Association

.DOTX

Formatting:	.dotx
Group:	Word 2007 XML Template

Template file created by Word 2007, the popular text creation application developed by Microsoft. DOTX file contains default layouts and settings for a document, including styles, AutoText, toolbars, and macros. DOTX file is saved in XML format to allow easily exchange between different Office applications.

Author:	Microsoft Corporation
Division:	Page Layout Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.dotx

Software Programs That Open The Word 2007 XML Template:

Apache OpenOffice by Apache Software Foundation

Windows

Mac

Android

Linux

NeoOffice by Planamesa Software Inc.

Mac

Apple Preview by Apple

Mac

Microsoft Word 2016 by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

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Sources of DOTX Problems

Frequent DOTX Opening Issues

Apache OpenOffice Not Present

Double-clicking your DOTX file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open DOTX File". Customarily, this means that Apache OpenOffice is not installed on %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the DOTX file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your DOTX, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Outdated Apache OpenOffice

It is possible that your version of Apache OpenOffice isn't able to open your Word 2007 XML Template file due to incompatibility. Visit the Apache Software Foundation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Apache OpenOffice. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your DOTX file and clicking "Properties".

Conclusion: The majority of DOTX file opening issues are due to not having the correct Apache OpenOffice version installed.

Other DOTX File Opening Causes

Assuming you have the right Apache OpenOffice version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening DOTX files. If you are continuing to have errors with loading DOTX files, other external issues might be to blame. Issues that aren't software-related:

• DOTX file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Unintentional removal of the description of the DOTX file inside the Windows Registry
• Corrupt install of Apache OpenOffice or other DOTX-related program
• Your DOTX file is corrupted (issues with your Word 2007 XML Template file itself)
• Past or present virus infection has affected your DOTX
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your DOTX file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Word 2007 XML Template file