.123 File Extension

123 files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Lotus 1-2-3 Spreadsheet

A 123 file is a spreadsheet created by Lotus 1-2-3. It stores data in rows and columns. 123 files contain spreadsheets like financial budgets. The 123 file format replaced the .WK4 format. You can ope...

General Information

Title .123 File Extension
Extension .123
Full Form Lotus 1-2-3 Spreadsheet File
File Type Spreadsheet File
Developer Lotus Software
MIME Type application/vnd.lotus-1-2-3

File Function

Primary Function Store spreadsheets
Additional Functions Calculate, organize data
Features Formulas, Charts, Macros

File Characteristics

Quality Dependent on content
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Data Analysis Yes
Financial Modeling Yes
Reporting Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Macro viruses
Best Practices Disable macros, File scanning

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version SmartSuite 9.8 (2002)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .xls, .xlsx, .ods

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Lotus SmartSuite Discontinued Windows, DOS
IBM Lotus Symphony Discontinued Windows, Linux, Mac
LibreOffice Free Windows, Linux, Mac

Type 2: PCB123 Circuit Board Design

General Information

Title .123 File Extension
Extension .123
Full Form PCB123 Circuit Board Design File
File Type CAD File
Developer Sunstone Circuits
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Circuit design storage
Additional Functions Circuit simulation, PCB layout
Features Layer-based design, Schematic capture

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Electronics Engineering Yes
PCB Prototyping Yes
Educational Purposes Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, File validation

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Varies with software updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pcb, .sch, .brd

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
PCB123 Free Windows