What is the ANS File Extension?

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ANS File Summary

Seven known software programs (notably, Microsoft Notepad developed by Microsoft Corporation) are related to the ANS file extension. In addition, they are categorized under three distinct file types, but mainly identified as the ANSI Text File format. ANS files are categorized ordinarily as Text Files. Other file types can be Data Files or CAD Files.

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

If you would like to learn more about ANS files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic ANS file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

Low
File Type Popularity
5141
Rank

/ 11690

Active

State

26

November

2018

Amended

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Known ANS Files

  3 known file types use this extension

Main ANS Affiliation

.ANS
File Name:.ans
Category:ANSI Text File

ANS file is a text document graphic based on the ANSI text standard which uses characters to display images in a text document. ANS files can be opened by any text editor.

Created by: Open Source
Division:Text Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ans

Software Programs That Open The ANSI Text File:


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

TextWrangler by Bare Bones Software

Mac

Notepad2 by Open Source

Windows

Other ANS Descriptions

.ANS
File Name:.ans
Category:HotDocs Binary Answer File

Answer file created by HotDocs, a software suite used to generating custom documents such as contracts. ANS files contain answers used for filling fields in a HotDocs form document (.HFD or .HPD file).

Created by: Matthew Bender
Division:Data Files

Software Programs That Open HotDocs Binary Answer File Files:


HotDocs by Matthew Bender

Compatible with:

Windows
.ANS
File Name:.ans
Category:ANSYS Model Data File

Model data file associated with ANSYS DesignModeler, a CAD modeling software with geometry creation features.

Created by: ANSYS, Inc.
Division:CAD Files

Software Programs That Open ANSYS Model Data File Files:


ANSYS DesignModeler by ANSYS, Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

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ANS Requests


Primary OS Ranking

Windows 7 (48%)
Windows 10 (42%)
Windows 8.1 (5%)
Windows XP (2%)

OS Popularity

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


Understanding ANS Issues


Common Problems Opening ANS Files

Microsoft Notepad Removed

If you attempt to load your ANS file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open ANS Files". If so, it typically means that you don't have Microsoft Notepad installed for %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your ANS file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


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


Outdated Microsoft Notepad

In other instances, your ANSI Text File file version may not be supported by your version of Microsoft Notepad. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft Notepad (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. Most of the time your ANSI Text File file was created by a newer Microsoft Notepad than what you have installed.


Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the ANS file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


Primarily, problems experienced when opening ANS files are due to having the incorrect version of Microsoft Notepad installed on your computer.


Additional ANS Opening Issues

Errors opening ANSI Text File files can still occur even with the latest Microsoft Notepad software installed on your computer. If you're still experiencing problems opening ANS files, there could be other computer problems. These issues include:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for ANS
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the ANS file in the Windows registry
  • Invalid installation of a ANS-associated program (eg. Microsoft Notepad)
  • ANS file corruption
  • Your ANS is infected with malware
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your ANS file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Windows cannot load your ANSI Text File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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