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Open DOTM File

DOTM files are used by Microsoft Office Word software to store macro-enabled Microsoft Word document templates. Document templates in this format can store custom macro code in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) format. This macro code could be used to make UI customizations in the Microsoft Word template.

DOTM file format is supported by Microsoft Word 2019, Microsoft Word 2016, Microsoft Word 2013, Microsoft Word 2010 and Office Word 2007.

You need to be careful when opening DOTM files on your computer because there is a chance that they may contain macro viruses. Make sure to verify the source where you are getting the DOTM file from and use the antivirus software to check the DOTM file before opening.

Software to open DOTM file

  • Microsoft Word - document editor which is part of Microsoft Office package. This is best choice for opening DOTM files because all DOTM macro features will be supported there.
  • Office.com - online Microsoft Office software which supports most of the file formats supported by desktop Microsoft Office software.
  • OpenOffice from Apache - free document editing software from Apache. In order to open DOTM file you may need to rename it to DOT.
  • LibreOffice from Apache - free document editing software from Document Foundation. In order to open DOTM file you may need to rename it to DOT.

Typical DOTM application file locations:

  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\WINWORD.EXE /n /dde
  • "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\WINWORD.EXE" /n "%1"

Typical DOTM mime types:

  • application/vnd.ms-word.template.macroEnabled.12

Frequently used application names to open DOTM files:

  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Office - Office14

Frequently associated Windows objects:

  • Word.TemplateMacroEnabled.12

How Can I Open DOTM File on Windows

How Can I Open DOTM File on Mac OS

How Can I Open DOTM File on Android

If you downloaded a DOTM file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

How to Open DOTM File on iPhone or iPad

To open DOTM File on iOS device follow steps below:

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