1. WPD File Extension
2. What is a(n) WPD file?
3. How to open WPD file?

3.1 Verify whether the file is properly associated with selected software
3.2 Install a program that supports WPD files
1. 3.2.1 Programs that support files with WPD extension
3.3 Check for other possible causes of errors
3.4 Contact an expert

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WPD File Extension

File type WordPerfect Document
File developer Corel
File category Text Files
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What is a(n) WPD file?

The WPD (WordPerfect Document) file format is a proprietary document format used by WordPerfect, a word processing application owned by Corel Corporation. It contains documents formatted with different fonts and graphical elements. The files can be password protected which helps to secure confidential information. WPD files also have features like footnotes, chapters, tables, macros, formatting, and indexing. When saving documents in the WPD format, it is referred to as a WordPerfect Document.

WPD files are often used to exchange documents between users because of its compatibility across various platforms. It also allows for lossless file conversion when converting from one file type to another. WPD files are supported by most web browsers and operate across platforms like Windows, Linux and MacOS. Corel corporation provides compatible software to open and edit the WPD documents.

How to open WPD file?

In some cases problems may occur when trying to open WPD files. Steps listed below can be helpful in addressing such problems.

Step 1 – Verify whether the file is properly associated with selected software

The first thing user should do is to associate application with WPD files. It may happen so that even when an application that supports WPD files is installed on the system it is not properly associated with this file format. This can be easily remedied by associating program with WPD files. In order to associate such files with given application, user must open the file menu (by right-clicking on the file) and choosing "Open with". A list of suggested applications will be displayed at the top part of menu. Next, select an application and confirm your choice by checking "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files" option. Confirm your selection by clicking OK.

In order to open WPD file, focus on steps 1 and 2

In majority of cases following instruction in step 1 and 2 should be enough to open files with WPD extension. Before attempting the next steps, test all the programs listed below.

Step 2 – Install a program that supports WPD files

Should it happen that the section with suggested programs is empty, it is most probable that no program supporting WPD files is installed on the system. Choose a program from the following list and install it:

Programs that support files with WPD extension

Windows

MAC OS

NeoOffice

Linux

KWord

Step 3 – Check for other possible causes of errors

Corrupted storage medium on which the WPD file is stored
File data corruption or incompleteness (for example, due to incomplete download or copy process). In such case the file must be re-downloaded or properly copied and then opened again.
Compatibility issues – check whether WPD extension is compatible with user’s operating system
Administrative policy settings may prevent user from opening given file

Step 4 – Contact an expert

If you are still unable to open WPD file, you should contact an IT expert. You could also try to contact the developer of given software that supports WPD files. Appropriate website addresses can be found by clicking the name of given program in the list above.

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