What means file format?

What is a file format example?

The file format is the structure of a file that tells a program how to display its contents. For example, a Microsoft Word document saved in the . DOC file format is best viewed in Microsoft Word. Even if another program can open the file, it may not have all the features needed to display the document correctly.

What are the 4 types of file formats?

5 types of document files1Portable document format (PDF) A PDF file is a common file type in many work environments. ... 2Word document (DOC and DOCX) ... 3Hypertext markup language (HTML and HTM) ... 4Microsoft excel spreadsheet file (XLS and XLSX) ... 5Text file (TXT)

How do I open a file format?

Since the file has a generic extension, you may try opening a ". file" file by dragging it to applications that you think may open it. If the file is formatted as a text file, you can at least view the contents of the file by opening it in a text editor.

How do you change a file format?

To change the default file format1Click the File tab.2Click Options.3In the Access Options dialog box, click General.4Under Creating databases, in the Default file format for Blank Database box, select the file format you want as the default.5Click OK.6Click File > New.