ABW File: What is it?

Author:   |   Last Updated: November 26, 2018

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ABW File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that ABW files are associated with only a single known file type, the AbiWord Document format, and can be viewed with the AbiWord software package (developed by Open Source). These files can be categorized as Text Files.

Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems can be used to view ABW files. Both desktop and mobile devices enable you to view and (sometimes) edit these files, depending on the software used. ABW files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

If you are having problems opening ABW files, or would simply like to learn more about the software programs and developers that are associated with them, please see the complete information contained below.

Low
Popular
521
Position

/ 11690

Active

File Status

26

November

2018

Updated

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ABW Types


Dominant ABW File Type

.ABW
Extension:.abw
Type:AbiWord Document

ABW file is a word processing document created with the free word processing multi platform application AbiWord created by AbiSource.

Company: Abisource
File Category:Text Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.abw

Software Programs That Open The AbiWord Document:


AbiWord by Open Source

Windows
Mac
Linux

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ABW Popularity


Browser Popularity

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


ABW File Complications


Frequent ABW Opening Issues

AbiWord Not Present

If you attempt to load your ABW file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open ABW Files". Usually, this is because you do not have AbiWord for %%os%% installed. The OS won't know what to do with your ABW file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


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


AbiWord Requires Update

In other instances, your AbiWord Document file version may not be supported by your version of AbiWord. Download the latest AbiWord version from the Open Source website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Most of the time your AbiWord Document file was created by a newer AbiWord than what you have installed.


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


Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening ABW files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.


Additional ABW Opening Issues

Although you might already have AbiWord or another ABW-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening AbiWord Document files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening ABW files. Additional factors include:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for ABW are wrong
  • Deletion of the ABW file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Partial installation of AbiWord that did not fully complete
  • Something has caused file corruption of your ABW
  • Malware-tainted ABW file can't be opened
  • Hardware associated with ABW has outdated drivers
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open AbiWord Document files

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