What is the difference between .dot and .dotm?
- Extension
- .dot
- .dotm
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Document
- Document
- Developer
- Microsoft
- Microsoft
- Description
- 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.
- A DOTM file is a Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document Template used by Microsoft Word, part of the Microsoft Office suite. It is a template file that contains default layouts and settings for a document, including macros, which are small programs that automate repetitive tasks. Unlike standard Word templates (.dotx), which do not support macros, DOTM files enable users to include custom macros that can be executed within the document. This feature is particularly useful for creating standardized documents that require specific automated functions.
- MIME Type
- application/msword
- application/vnd.ms-word.template.macroEnabled.12
- Sample
- sample.dot
- Wikipedia
- .dot on Wikipedia
- .dotm on Wikipedia