What is the GLOX File Extension?

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GLOX File Summary

File Extension GLOX has only one distinct file type (Microsoft Office SmartArt Graphics Layout File format) and is mostly associated with Microsoft Excel (Microsoft Corporation) and three other software programs. GLOX files are traditionally categorized as Vector Image Files.

GLOX files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows, Mac, and iOS operating systems. The main GLOX file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

Although there is a lot more to know about GLOX files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

Low
File Type Popularity
8691
Ranking

/ 11690

Active

Mode

5

December

2018

Updated

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Varieties of GLOX Files


Leading GLOX Type

.GLOX
Extension:.glox
Classification:Microsoft Office SmartArt Graphics Layout File

A GLOX file is a graphics file for conveying information and ideas in charts, presentations, and documents. It contains placeholders for inserting text, and the layout and styles for a graphic.

Programmer: Microsoft Corporation
Function:Vector Image Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.glox

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Office SmartArt Graphics Layout File:


Microsoft Excel by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android

Microsoft Office by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac

Microsoft Word 2016 by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac

Microsoft Powerpoint 2016 by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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GLOX File Popularity


Device Used

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


Sources of GLOX Problems


Troubles Opening GLOX Files

Missing Microsoft Excel

When trying to open your GLOX file, you get the error "Can't Open GLOX File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Microsoft Excel for %%os%% installed on your computer. 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: If you know of another program that can open your GLOX file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.


Obsolete Version of Microsoft Excel

It is possible that your version of Microsoft Excel isn't able to open your Microsoft Office SmartArt Graphics Layout File file due to incompatibility. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft Excel (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. 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: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of GLOX file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Conclusion: The majority of GLOX file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft Excel version installed.


Other GLOX File Opening Causes

Although you might already have Microsoft Excel or another GLOX-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Microsoft Office SmartArt Graphics Layout File files. Other GLOX opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Other contributing causes:

  • Invalid GLOX file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • Deletion of the GLOX file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Invalid installation of a GLOX-associated program (eg. Microsoft Excel)
  • The GLOX itself is corrupted
  • The GLOX is infected with a virus
  • Drivers associated with GLOX software need to be updated
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your Microsoft Office SmartArt Graphics Layout File file

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