._DOCX File Extension

Microsoft Word Open XML Document

A _DOCX file is a Microsoft Word document. The .docx extension is changed to ._docx. _DOCX files are created by email programs to prevent blocking. You can rename _DOCX files to .docx to open in progr...

General Information

Title DOCX File Extension
Extension .docx
Full Form Microsoft Word Open XML Document
File Type Word Processing Document
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document

File Function

Primary Function Word processing
Additional Functions Text formatting, Embed media
Features Styles, Templates

File Characteristics

Quality High resolution
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Document Writing Yes
Academic Papers Yes
Business Reports Yes
Books Yes
Resumes Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Macro viruses
Best Practices Disable macros, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2007
Latest Version Part of Office 365 (2023)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .doc, .odt, .rtf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Word Subscription Windows, Mac, iOS, Android
LibreOffice Writer Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Google Docs Free Web-based