Sorts of CWL Files

Dominant CWL File Type

.CWL

File Format:	.cwl
Class:	TeXstudio Completion Word List

CWL stands for Completion Word List associated with TeXstudio, an integrated writing environment for creating LaTeX documents. CWL file is used to define the commands listed in the completer.

Developer:	Open Source
File Category:	Developer Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cwl

Software Programs That Open The TeXstudio Completion Word List:

TeXstudio by Open Source

Windows

Other CWL File Associations

.CWL

File Format:	.cwl
Class:	ClarisWorks Library File

Library file was associated with ClarisWorks, an office suite was developed by Apple. This format is obsolete and no longer supported.

Developer:	Apple
File Category:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open ClarisWorks Library File Files:

ClarisWorks by Claris

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

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Understanding CWL Issues

Issues Opening CWL Files

TeXstudio Isn't There

Double-clicking your CWL file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open CWL File". Customarily, this means that TeXstudio is not installed on %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the CWL file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

Tip: If you have another software that you know opens CWL files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.

Incorrect TeXstudio Version

Your TeXstudio Completion Word List file is incompatible with TeXstudio because you might have the wrong version installed. Download the latest TeXstudio version from the Open Source website to ensure you have the correct one installed. 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: If you right-click on your CWL file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

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

Additional CWL Opening Issues

Assuming you have the right TeXstudio version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening CWL files. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening CWLs. Other contributing causes:

• CWL file type Registry entries are wrong
• Unintentional removal of the description of the CWL file inside the Windows Registry
• Corrupt install of TeXstudio or other CWL-related program
• Something has caused file corruption of your CWL
• Malware-tainted CWL file can't be opened
• Drivers associated with CWL software need to be updated
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your TeXstudio Completion Word List file