ACL File: What is it?

Author:   |   Last Updated: December 05, 2018

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ACL File Summary

File Extension ACL has only one distinct file type (AutoCorrect List File format) and is mostly associated with a single related software program from Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Office). ACL files are traditionally categorized as Uncommon Files.

File Extension ACL is supported by Windows and Mac operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. The main ACL file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about ACL files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your ACL file.

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Types of ACL Files


Principal ACL Type

.ACL
File Name:.acl
Type:AutoCorrect List File

ACL stands for AutoCorrect List.The ACL file is used by Microsoft office.The ACL file stores a list of corrections used by the AutoCorrect feature in Microsoft Office programs.The ACL is used for automatically correcting grammar and spelling mistakes.The ACL file can be customized within Microsoft Office programs and are not meant to be edited manually.

Author: Microsoft Corporation
Division:Uncommon Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.acl

Software Programs That Open The AutoCorrect List File:


Microsoft Office by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac

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ACL Demand


Leading Device Types

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Troubleshoot ACL Files


Troubles Opening ACL Files

Microsoft Office is Not Installed

You attempt to load your ACL file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The ACL File Extension". Usually, this is because you do not have Microsoft Office for %%os%% installed. 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: Another ACL-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Wrong Version of Microsoft Office is Installed

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft Office installed that's incompatible with your AutoCorrect List File type. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Microsoft Office. The primary cause of this problem is that your AutoCorrect List File file was created by a different (newer) version of Microsoft Office than what's installed.


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


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


Other ACL File Opening Causes

Even with the correct version of Microsoft Office installed, you can still experience difficulties opening ACLs. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening ACL files. Other contributing causes:

  • ACL file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the ACL file inside the Windows Registry
  • Corrupt install of Microsoft Office or other ACL-related program
  • Your ACL file is corrupted (issues with your AutoCorrect List File file itself)
  • ACL file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Device drivers for ACL-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the AutoCorrect List File file

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