What is the difference between .sxw and .aw?
- Extension
- .sxw
- .aw
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Document
- Other
- Developer
- Oracle
- Microsoft
- Description
- The SXW file format is associated with StarOffice Writer, a word processing application that was part of the StarOffice suite developed by Sun Microsystems. The SXW file type was primarily used to save text documents that could include formatted text, images, tables, and other document elements. StarOffice served as a precursor to the more widely known OpenOffice.org suite, which later evolved into Apache OpenOffice and LibreOffice, among others.
- The AW file type, standing for Answer Wizard File, is associated primarily with Microsoft Office applications, particularly with Microsoft Word and its integrated help system. AW files are designed to store indexes and data used by the Answer Wizard feature, enabling users to search for and receive help or answers to questions about using Microsoft Office programs. The Answer Wizard offers a more intuitive way for users to find assistance by allowing them to type questions in natural language, after which it searches through its database of AW files to provide relevant help.
- MIME Type
- application/vnd.sun.xml.writer
- application/applixware
- Sample
- sample.sxw
- Wikipedia
- .sxw on Wikipedia