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WORD file format

Extension.word
Categorydocuments
Description.word The .word file extension is not a standard file format in the realm of text documents and may be the result of a misnamed Microsoft Word document. Typically, Microsoft Word documents use the .doc or .docx file extensions. It's possible that a file with a .word extension is intended to be a Word document but has been incorrectly named. In such cases, renaming the file with the correct .doc or .docx extension might allow it to be opened in Microsoft Word or other compatible word processing software.
Technical detailsThe `.word` file format is not standard for word processing. You might be referring to Microsoft Word formats, known as `.doc` or `.docx`. Here are the technical details: - `.doc` (Microsoft Word Document) - Binary Format: Used in older Word versions (up to Word 2003). - Content: Stores formatted text, images, tables, and more. - Compatibility: Supported by various word processors. - Structure: Based on Compound File Binary Format. - Proprietary: Proprietary to Microsoft, with publicly available specifications. - Macro Support: Supports macros, susceptible to macro viruses. - `.docx` (Office Open XML Document) - XML-Based Format: Introduced in Word 2007, part of Office Open XML. - Package: ZIP archive with XML files and resources. - Standardization: Open standard (Ecma, ISO, IEC). - Content: Stores text, images, styles, multimedia, etc. - File Size: Smaller due to ZIP compression. - Security: Reduced macro support, lower virus risk. - Compatibility: Supported by various software. - Accessibility: Supports accessibility features. In summary, `.doc` and `.docx` are distinct Microsoft Word formats, with `.docx` being more modern, open, and versatile than `.doc`.