OTM File: What is it?

Reporter:   |   Revised: November 26, 2018

Microsoft Silver

OTM File Summary

Most OTM files can be viewed with Microsoft Word from Microsoft Corporation (the only known affiliated software application) and associated with the Outlook Macro File format as it's primary file type. These files can be categorized as Executable Files.

We have found OTM files on the Windows and Mac operating systems. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. OTM files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

Interested to learn more about the OTM File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens OTM files, and other troubleshooting tips.

Low
File Type Popularity
487
Standing

/ 11690

Active

Relevance

26

November

2018

Updated

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Types of OTM Files


Primary OTM File Association

.OTM
Formatting:.otm
Type:Outlook Macro File

Microsoft Outlook, a Windows email program creates this type of macro file. The file consists of functions that are scripted and written in a VBA language. It's mostly used to automate tedious tasks like organizing attachments or email scanning.

Company: Microsoft Corporation
Division:Executable Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.otm

Software Programs That Open The Outlook Macro File:


Microsoft Word by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac

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OTM File Popularity


File Extension Device Breakdown (desktop / mobile / tablet)

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


OTM Troubleshooting


Typical OTM Opening Challenges

Microsoft Word Not Present

If you attempt to load your OTM file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open OTM Files". Customarily, this means that Microsoft Word is not installed on %%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: If you don't have Microsoft Word installed, and you know of another program to open your OTM file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Outdated Microsoft Word

Sometimes your installed version of Microsoft Word won't support your Outlook Macro File file. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Microsoft Word. Most of the time your Outlook Macro File file was created by a newer Microsoft Word than what you have installed.


Tip: Investigate your OTM file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening OTM files are due to having the wrong version of Microsoft Word installed.


Associated Difficulties Loading OTM Files

Assuming you have the right Microsoft Word version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening OTM files. Other OTM opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for OTM
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the OTM file in the Windows registry
  • Partial installation of Microsoft Word that did not fully complete
  • Your OTM file is corrupted (issues with your Outlook Macro File file itself)
  • Your OTM has adversely impacted by malware
  • Hardware associated with OTM has outdated drivers
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your Outlook Macro File file

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