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Introduction
Have you downloaded a file with .docm extension, but you are not sure what it is? You most likely know what the file is, but you might be unsure on how to open it. That’s why you are here! We have made this guide for you to learn more about the .docm file extension and how to open it.
What is a .DOCM file?
The .DOCM file extension is from Microsoft Word Macro-enabled Document. This file extension was developed by Microsoft. This
What to know
There are currently 3 software that can open the .docm file on 5 platforms.
How to open a .DOCM file?
Below you can find an easy to understand, step-by-step guide to open the .DOCM file on your operating system/device.
How to open a .DOCM file on Windows (7, 8, 10)
The .docm file can be opened in 4 steps on Windows.
1. In the first step you need to download the
Step 2: Locating your .DOCM file
2. In the second step you need to locate the downloaded file. The file can be usually found in your /download/ folder if you don’t remember where you have downloaded it to.
Step 3: Choose “Open with”
3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.
Step 4: Choose the software and click ok
4. In the fourth step, after clicking “Open with”, you should see the OpenOffice Writer software that you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. That’s all, now you have opened your file on Windows.
How to open a .DOCM file on Mac
To open the .docm file on Mac, please follow these 4 easy steps.
1. The first step is to download the
Step 2: Finding your .DOCM file
2. In the second step you need to locate the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.
Step 3: Clicking “Open with”
3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.
Step 4: Choosing the software to open your file
4. In the fourth step, after clicking “Open with”, you should see the OpenOffice Writer software that you have downloaded. Choose your software and click on “OK”. That’s all, now you have opened your file on Mac.
How to open a .DOCM file on Linux
There are 4 simple steps to open the .docm file on Linux.
1. In the first step you need to download the
Step 2: Locate the .DOCM file
2. The second step is locating the downloaded file. The file can be usually found in your /download/ folder if you don’t remember where you have downloaded it to.
Step 3: Hover over the “Open with” button
3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.
Step 4: Open the file choosing the software
4. After choosing the “Open with” option, you will have an option to choose the OpenOffice Writer software you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Linux.
How to open a .DOCM file on Android
Below you can see a visual guide on how to open the .docm file on Android in simple steps.
Image 1: Locating your .DOCM file in the download folder
First of all you need to locate the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.
Image2: Unable to open the file
If you try clicking the file, it will show you the error above.
Image3: Open your Google Play Store
Please locate the app “Google Play Store” (picture above) and open it.
Image4: Search for the software and download it
In order to open the file, you will have to search for the
How to open a .DOCM file on iOS
There is easy way to open the .docm file on iOS.
Image 1: Finding your files in the download folder
The first step is locating the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.
Image2: Can’t open the file
To open the file, you will need to download the
Still cannot open the .DOCM file?
If you are still unable to open the .DOCM file, it might be because you are trying to open the wrong one. There are many similar file extensions that look like the .DOCM file –
Conclusion
In this article you have learned how to open the .DOCM file with the
