DOT File Extension

The DOT file extension was created by AT and T and is also known as the Graphviz Graph File. DOT is classified as a Data Files and You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open DOT files in ATT Graphviz program.

Graphviz Graph File Type

What is a DOT File Type?

Graphviz graphs use now l' extension .GV. L' extension; dot" depreciated so that there is no conflict between Graphviz graphics files and Microsoft Word document templates, which also use the apos; extension" dot" extension.

What is a Default DOT File Name?

Normal.dot - Default used to create new documents in Microsoft Word. C&apos is the open template when users open Word.

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DOT Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Graphviz Graph File .DOT File Extensions while opening the .DOT files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open DOT Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Graphviz Graph File on your system such as ATT Graphviz.
2. Associate default Att Graphviz ATT Graphviz program for *.dot (Graphviz Graph File) files.
   
   

   Associate DOT Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.DOT (e.g example.dot) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Att Graphviz ATT Graphviz program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .dot files.
   
   

   Associate DOT Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.DOT (e.g example.dot) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Att Graphviz ATT Graphviz program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .ATT Graphviz extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related DOT File Extensions

DOT default file extension is .DOT and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for DOT File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the DOT files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open DOT File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	AbiSource AbiWord 3 for Windows	Open Source	AbiSource
	Aspose Aspose.Total for .NET 16.3.0 for Windows	Commercial	Aspose
	ATT Graphviz 000 for Windows	Free	ATT Graphviz
	Microsoft Office 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	Ability Office 6 for Windows	Commercial	Ability
	IMSI TurboPDF 7 for Windows	Commercial	IMSI
	Microsoft Word 365 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	Corel WordPerfect 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	Microsoft Works 9 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft

Open DOT File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	ATT Graphviz 000 for MacOs	Free	ATT Graphviz
	Microsoft Office 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft
	Microsoft Word 365 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft
	Microsoft Word for Mac 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft

Open DOT file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	AbiSource AbiWord 3 for Linux	Open Source	AbiSource
	ATT Graphviz 000 for Linux	Free	ATT Graphviz

Open DOT file on Web

Open DOT file on iOS

Open DOT file on Android

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About DOT - Graphviz Graph File