- Extension
- .dat
- .dot
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Other
- Document
- Developer
- Binary Research Limited
- Microsoft
- Description
- The .dat file type is a data file in the Transport Neutral Encapsulation Format (TNEF). This file type is commonly used by Microsoft Outlook and Exchange to encode email attachments, and contains the message body, subject, and other email properties.
- The dot file extension is associated with Microsoft Word, a popular word processing software developed by Microsoft. Specifically, a dot file is a Word Document Template, which serves as a blueprint for creating multiple documents with a similar format, layout, and structure. These templates can include predefined styles, formatting, text, and even images that can be used to create new documents with a consistent look and feel, saving time and ensuring uniformity across documents for personal, educational, or business purposes.
- MIME Type
- application/octet-stream
- application/msword
