What is the MAN File Extension?

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MAN File Summary

Most MAN files can be viewed with sixteen known software applications, typically LibreOffice developed by The Document Foundation. It's main file type association is the Unix Manual format, but also includes one other rarely-seen file types. The MAN File Extension are listed predominantly as Text Files, while in other circumstances they can be System Files.

File Extension MAN is supported by Windows, Mac, and iOS operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. MAN files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

To learn more about MAN files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening MAN files.

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Types of MAN Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Chief MAN Description

.MAN
File Format:.man
Classification:Unix Manual

Unix Manual is a help manual used by the Unix Man utility which is a program used to view documentation. It contains information about a Unix command and other Unix function.

Developer: Unknown Developer
Function:Text Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.man

Software Programs That Open The Unix Manual:


LibreOffice by The Document Foundation

Windows
Mac
iOS
Linux

Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
Linux

Notepad++ by Don Ho

Windows
Mac
Linux

Vim by Bram Moolenaar

Windows
Mac
Linux
Unix
OS X El Capitan

Microsoft Word by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac

Microsoft WordPad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

GNU Emacs by GNU Project

Windows
Mac
Linux
GNU

Apple TextEdit by Apple

Mac

Pico by Open Source

Unix

AbiWord by Open Source

Windows
Mac
Linux

Notepad2 by Open Source

Windows

Geany by Geany Authors

Windows
Mac
Linux
Solaris
FreeBSD
NetBSD
OpenBSD

Boxer by Boxer Software

Windows

ConTEXT by ConTEXT Project

Windows

Write! by HamsterCoders

Windows

Additional MAN Files

.MAN
File Format:.man
Classification:Microsoft Windows Mandatory User Profile

Windows XP and 2000 mandatory user profile contains settings configured by the administrator.

Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Function:System Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft Windows Mandatory User Profile Files:


Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

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MAN Popularity


Leading Operating Systems

Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)

Top Operating Systems

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


Understanding MAN Issues


Troubles Opening MAN Files

LibreOffice is Not Installed

If you attempt to load your MAN file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open MAN Files". When this happens, it is commonly due to LibreOffice missing in %%os%%. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: When another MAN application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


LibreOffice Requires Update

Your Unix Manual file is incompatible with LibreOffice because you might have the wrong version installed. Download the latest LibreOffice version from the The Document Foundation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. The primary cause of this problem is that your Unix Manual file was created by a different (newer) version of LibreOffice than what's installed.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of MAN file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Regardless, most of the MAN file opening problems relate to not having the right version of LibreOffice installed.


More Causes of Problems Opening MANs

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of LibreOffice will resolve your issue. Other MAN opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Other contributing causes:

  • MAN file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Corruption of the MAN file description inside the Registry
  • LibreOffice or another MAN application experienced a flawed installation
  • MAN file corruption
  • Malware-tainted MAN file can't be opened
  • Hardware related to MANs has device driver corruption
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your Unix Manual file

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