Files with DOCM extension are presented as an ally for users they love automate processes. Find out more about them and which application you should use to open them.
What are DOCM files?
It is a file format belonging to the Microsoft Office office suite. Created to be used by the Word application and is characterized by the inclusion of macros in its structure.
Macros in Word allow you to automate tasks within a document. They are usually repetitive actions such as performing calculations within the file.
A macro is a series of instructions grouped into a single command. Its use is usually more popular in Excel, but it is just as useful for other Office programs.
A file with the extension DOCM is the same as a DOCX with the difference of the automated activities that it has integrated. In addition, it is based on XML and contains multimedia elements.
create a macro in a Word document, click the Developer option and then click the Record Macro option. To finish, press the End Recording button.
How to open a DOCM file?
The DOCM format is not complex, on the contrary, it looks like a format compatible with many applications. Among the most used to open this type of file are Word, OpenOffice Writer, WordViewer and FreeKingsoft Writer.
Using Word
Microsoft Word is its native application which is why it is the best option for opening this type of file. Run Word on your PC and click File / Open / Browse.
Find the file in the directory, select it and click the Open button. Another way to do this is to click on the file and it will open immediately.
In case the default application to open the file is not Word. Right-click on the file and select the Open With option. Choose Word from the available applications. Once the document is open, access the macros from the Programmer / Macro menu.
Applications to open a DOCM file
- IMSI TurboPDE
- Corel WordPerfect
- AbiSource AbiWord
- Adobe RoboAiuto
- Writer for the open office
- Microsoft works
- Microsoft Office Word
- MobiSystems OfficeSuite Pro (Android e iOS)
I can't open the DOCM file
There are several reasons why a DOCM file does not open. Depending on the problem there are several possible solutions to open the document.
Outdated software
One of the most common reasons a file won't open is due to incompatibility with the file version and installed software. Download and install the latest version Microsoft Office.
If you are unable to license, you can always opt for a version of Free Software come Open Office Writer.
Damaged file
If you still can't open the file, try check that it is not damaged. This occurs when there is an interruption in the file download process and the file is incomplete.
If someone else has sent you the document, ask him to resend it. If you took it from a page, download it again.
Infected file
Check the files looking for viruses or malicious software. Scan your system with an updated antivirus application.
If the antivirus has detected a virus on the system, it tries to neutralize the threat as soon as possible. An infected file can spread throughout the system and affect other files.
Hardware problems
Even memory and disk errors may be the causes that prevent the file from opening. Use a tool to verify that the hardware is in good condition.
Likewise, check that the device drivers are up to date. If a driver installation was recently performed and the system is behaving unusual, roll back the installation.
