What is the difference between .dotm and .xls?
- Extension
- .dotm
- .xls
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Document
- Spreadsheet
- 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.
- An XLS file is a spreadsheet file created by Microsoft Excel or exported by another spreadsheet program, such as OpenOffice Calc or Apple Numbers. It contains one or more worksheets, which store and display data in a table format. XLS files may also store mathematical functions, charts, styles, and formatting.
- MIME Type
- application/vnd.ms-word.template.macroEnabled.12
- application/vnd.ms-excel
- Sample
- sample.xls
- Wikipedia
- .dotm on Wikipedia
- .xls on Wikipedia