OTS file format
| Extension | .ots |
| Category | documents |
| Main program | OpenOffice Calc |
| Description | The OTS file format is used for templates created with the Calc application in the OpenDocument format. It is an XML-based format and is part of the OpenDocument specification, which is an open standard for document file formats used by many office productivity software suites, including OpenOffice.org, LibreOffice, and others. |
| Technical details | An OTS file is a pre-designed spreadsheet template that serves as a starting point for creating new spreadsheets. It usually includes pre-formatted cells, charts, and other elements that can be customized by the user. The format is highly portable and interoperable, allowing users to share templates across different applications and operating systems. The OTS format is based on the XML standard, making it extremely flexible and easy to work with. It can be accessed and edited using any text editor or specialized software such as LibreOffice or OpenOffice.org. The format supports a wide range of features, including multiple sheets, formatting, formulas, macros, and more. |
| MIME type | application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet-template |