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3 steps to open file with DOCM extension

Usually solving problems with DOCM file is simple – just install proper software and open the file. Read the guide and open DOCM file now!

  1. 1. DOCM File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) DOCM file?
  3. 3. How to open DOCM file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports DOCM files
    2. 3.2 Find and download proper software
      1. 3.2.1 Programs that support files with DOCM extension
    3. 3.3 Check the DOCM file for errors
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

DOCM File Extension

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  • File type Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document
  • File developer Microsoft
  • File category Text Files
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What is a(n) DOCM file?

DOCM is a Microsoft Word file format that incorporates macros. It is used to save documents containing macros written in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), which can automate tasks and add functionality to documents. The DOCM file format is an upgraded version of the DOC file format, and it can be opened using Microsoft Word 2007 or later.

To open a DOCM file, you need to enable macro settings in Microsoft Word. When opening a DOCM file, the user will be prompted to enable the macros in order to view, edit or run the code contained within the document. Depending on the user's security settings, it may also be necessary to validate the source of the macros before being permitted access.

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How to open DOCM file?

There could be multiple reasons for which the system does not support given file. In the case of DOCM extension, it is probable that none of the installed programs support given file type. Therefore, user should undertake the following steps

Step 1: Install a program that supports DOCM files

If an application that supports DOCM files is installed on user’s system, but is not used to open such files by default, right-click on the file icon and choose "Open with" option from the menu. Next, select the proper application and check the "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files" box. The system will store this information in its registry and use the selected program to open files with DOCM extension by default.

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For Mac OS users the procedure is analogous – open the file menu by right-clicking on the DOCM file and choose "Information" option and select "Open with program" option. From the submenu select an application and click on "Change all" button.

Step 2: Find and download proper software

Inability to open DOCM files may also be related to the lack of any application that supports given file being installed on the system. Should that be the case, user needs to download and install one of the following applications. Once installed, the system will automatically associate newly installed application with DOCM files. If this step fails, see step 1.

Programs that support files with DOCM extension

Windows programs
Windows
MAC OS programs
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Linux programs
Linux

Step 3: Check the DOCM file for errors

Sometimes, although relatively rarely, steps 1 and 2 might not lead to expected results. There can be several reasons for such situation to occur:

  • DOCM file has been downloaded from the internet but for some reason it is incomplete. In such case the file should be re-downloaded and opened again.
  • Structure of given DOCM file could be corrupted and as such the program is not able to open the file
  • Storage medium on which the file was stored is damaged
  • It is important to ascertain that the icon representing given file is not a shortcut a related DOCM file no longer present in the location to which the shortcut points
  • If the user account has restricted access privileges it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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