What is the difference between .dotm and .potx?
- Extension
- .dotm
- .potx
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Document
- Presentation
- Developer
- Microsoft
- Microsoft
- Description
- 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.
- The POTX file format is a template file used by Microsoft PowerPoint, a well-known presentation software. As part of the Open XML file format family introduced in Microsoft Office 2007, POTX files are used for creating multiple presentations with a similar layout, style, and formatting, ensuring consistency across documents. These templates can include predefined slide backgrounds, fonts, color schemes, and layouts. Users can create new presentations based on these templates, which allows for efficient creation of visually cohesive and professionally styled presentations.
- MIME Type
- application/vnd.ms-word.template.macroEnabled.12
- application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.presentationml.template
- Wikipedia
- .dotm on Wikipedia
- .potx on Wikipedia