WORD file format
| Extension | .word |
| Category | documents |
| Description | The .word file extension is not a standard file format for text documents and may occur when a Microsoft Word document is misnamed. Usually, Microsoft Word documents use the .doc or .docx extensions. A file with a .word extension may actually be a Word document that was named incorrectly. In such cases, renaming the file with the correct .doc or .docx extension should allow it to be opened in Microsoft Word or other word processing software that is compatible. |
| Technical details | The `.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`. |