.DOCX File Extension

File Type Microsoft Word Open XML Document

This file is saved in a zipped format. You can view the contents by unzipping it with a file decompression program.

What is a DOCX file?

A DOCX file is a document created by Microsoft Word or another word processing program, such as OpenOffice Writer or Apple Pages. It contains formatted text but may also include images, drawn objects, and other document elements. DOCX files are widely used in home, academic, and business environments for drafting letters, resumes, invitations, newsletters, and other documents.

DOCX file open in Microsoft Word 2016

DOCX files can be opened by Word 2007 or later for Windows, or with Word 2008 or later for Mac OS X. They may also be opened with earlier versions of Word for Mac and Windows via Open XML document support.

NOTE: To explore the contents of a DOCX file manually, rename the ".docx" extension to ".zip" and then decompress the resulting file with any zip decompression utility.

Document1.docx - The default filename that Microsoft Word gives to new documents.

About DOCX Files

Our goal is to help you understand what a file with a *.docx suffix is and how to open it.

The Microsoft Word Open XML Document file type, file format description, and Mac, Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS programs listed on this page have been individually researched and verified by the FileInfo team. We strive for 100% accuracy and only publish information about file formats that we have tested and validated.

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