DOTM File Extension

The DOTM file extension was created by Microsoft and is also known as the Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document Template. DOTM is classified as a Page Layout Files and This file is saved during a zipped format. you will view the contents by unzipping it with a file decompression program. You can open DOTM files in OpenOffice Writer program.

Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document Template File Type

What is a DOTM File Type?

DOTM files are similar to .DOTX files, which are also created by Word. Both are used to store templates that are useful for creating multiple documents with the same basic formatting and macros. DOTM files, however, are used to save macros, which are a series of commands that are grouped into one command to automatically perform a task. It saves you time on operations that you perform repetitively, such as data entry or calculation.

You can save replayable Word macros to complete a task and assign them to a Word button or type them on the keyboard, which allows you to easily execute the series of steps. To save a macro select View → Macros → Record Macro.

DOTM files were introduced with Microsoft Office 2007 and can be opened in Word 2007 or a previous version of Word with support for Open XML components.

Free Online DOTM Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online DOTM tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare DOTM files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .DOTM (Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document Template) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

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DOTM Converter

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DOTM Metadata Viewer

DOTM Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document Template .DOTM File Extensions while opening the .DOTM files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open DOTM Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document Template on your system such as OpenOffice Writer.
2. Associate default Openoffice Writer OpenOffice Writer program for *.dotm (Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document Template) files.
   
   

   Associate DOTM Default Program on Windows

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

   Associate DOTM Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.DOTM (e.g example.dotm) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Openoffice Writer OpenOffice Writer 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 .OpenOffice Writer extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related DOTM File Extensions

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

All Platform Software Programs for DOTM File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the DOTM 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 DOTM File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	AbiSource AbiWord 3 for Windows	Open Source	AbiSource
	Microsoft Office 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	IMSI TurboPDF 7 for Windows	Commercial	IMSI
	Microsoft Word 365 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	Corel WordPerfect 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Corel

Open DOTM File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Microsoft Office 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft
	Microsoft Word 365 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft
	Microsoft Word for Mac 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft

Open DOTM file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	AbiSource AbiWord 3 for Linux	Open Source	AbiSource
	OpenOffice Writer 000 for Linux	Free	OpenOffice Writer
	OpenOffice Writer 000 for Linux	Free	OpenOffice Writer

Open DOTM file on Web

Open DOTM file on iOS

Open DOTM file on Android

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About DOTM - Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document Template