Files with _docx extension are automatic backups made by the Microsoft Word word processor.

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Software that open _docx file

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_DOCX file extension - Microsoft Word auto backup file

What is _docx file? How to open _docx files?

File type specification:

Backup file type icon Backup file type

File extension _docx is related to the Microsoft Word a word processing software for Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X (macOS) and other operating systems.

_docx file stores backup of document written in Microsoft Word. It is just renamed .docx files, so you can always rename it back.

Modern versions of Word use .asd files for backups instead.

Updated: April 19, 2024

The default software associated to open _docx file:

Microsoft Word icon

Microsoft Corporation logoMicrosoft Word  Microsoft Windows software

Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Word offers powerful word processing and text editor features that allow users to easily create documents. Almost every, if not every, computer user knows .doc and .docx Word documents.

Microsoft Word for Mac icon

Microsoft Corporation logoMicrosoft Word for Mac  Apple macOS / Mac OS X software

Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Word for Mac is the Macintosh version of the popular word processing application from Microsoft Office Suite. It offers powerful text editing features for both home and corporate users.

The latest version of this application, Microsoft Word, is integral part of Microsoft Office for Mac and cannot be bought as standalone.

Help how to open:

Use Word to open and work with ._docx files.

How to convert:

Use compatible tools to export ._docx files to other formats.

List of software applications associated to the ._docx file extension

Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open _docx file, edit _docx file, convert _docx file, view _docx file, play _docx file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

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Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting _docx files.

Software that open _docx file - Microsoft Word auto backup file

Programs supporting the exension _docx on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open _docx file action.

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Apple macOS / Mac OS X:

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