Files with sxw extension can be usually found as older documents made using some previous version of OpenOffice.org Writer.
Software that open sxw file
SXW file extension - OpenOffice.org Writer document
What is sxw file? How to open sxw files?
File extension sxw is used for document files created by earlier version OpenOffice.org Writer, included with OpenOffice.org suite.
Based on the OpenDocument XML format and is also compatible with StarOffice Writer. This document format was used in OpenOffice.org version 1.0.
MIME types:
application/vnd.sun.xml.writer
This sxw file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.
This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
The default software associated to open sxw file:
Apache OpenOffice Writer (OpenOffice.org Writer) 
Company or developer:
OpenOffice.org Project Team
Apache OpenOffice Writer (OpenOffice.org Writer) is a fully-featured and free word processor and text editor from OpenOffice.org productivity suite.
Apache OpenOffice Writer is simple enough for a quick memo, yet powerful enough to create complete books with contents, diagrams, indexes, etc. You're free to concentrate on your ideas while Writer makes them look great.
List of software applications associated to the .sxw 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 sxw file, edit sxw file, convert sxw file, view sxw file, play sxw file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
Hint:
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 sxw files.
Software that open sxw file - OpenOffice.org Writer document
Programs supporting the exension sxw on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open sxw file action.
Multiplatform:
Main software associated with sxw file by default:
Apache OpenOffice Writer (OpenOffice.org Writer)
Other suggested software:
LibreOffice Writer
