DOX files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Visual Basic Binary UserDocument
ActiveX program files saved in binary format during development of ActiveX projects; similar to .DOB files, but contains data like graphics that cannot be saved in text format. The .dox file extension...
General Information
| Title | DOX File Extension |
| Extension | .dox |
| Full Form | Visual Basic UserDocument |
| File Type | Binary File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store form data |
| Additional Functions | Contain UI, Store code |
| Features | Binary format, OLE structured |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, with IDE |
Use Cases
| Windows Applications | Yes |
| Legacy Support | Yes |
| User Interface Design | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Macro viruses |
| Best Practices | Scan for viruses, Use updated software |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 1990s |
| Latest Version | As part of VB6 (1998) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .frm, .vbp, .vb, .cls |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Visual Basic |
Commercial | Windows |
| Microsoft Visual Studio |
Commercial, Free editions | Windows |
Type 2: Doxygen Documentation File
Unlike most systems, doxygen allows putting member documentation before definitions. This keeps headers compact. Members access documentation directly. A compromise is brief descriptions before declar...
General Information
| Title | DOX File Extension |
| Extension | .dox |
| Full Form | Doxygen Documentation File |
| File Type | Documentation File |
| Developer | Dimitri van Heesch |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store documentation |
| Additional Functions | Code documentation |
| Features | Plain text, Markup |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on content |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Software Documentation | Yes |
| Project Documentation | Yes |
| API Documentation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Version control, Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1997 |
| Latest Version | Doxygen 1.9.4 (2022) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .h, .cpp, .java |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Doxygen |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Visual Studio Code |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Notepad++ |
Free | Windows |
Type 3: MultiMate Document
The DOX file extension is used for a MultiMate Word Processor file. MultiMate was created and developed by Softword Systems Incorporated in the early 1980’s. It was intended to be used for IBM PC MS...
General Information
| Title | DOX File Extension |
| Extension | .dox |
| Full Form | MultiMate Document |
| File Type | Text Document |
| Developer | Softword Systems |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Text document |
| Additional Functions | Formatting, Printing |
| Features | Formatted text |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on content |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes, with compatible software |
Use Cases
| Word Processing | Yes |
| Document Storage | Historical |
| Printing Document | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Legacy format |
| Best Practices | Convert to modern format |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1980s |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .doc, .txt, .rtf |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| MultiMate Advantage II |
Discontinued | DOS |
| Converter Software |
Varies | Varies |