XyWrite III Document
General Information
| Title | XYW File Extension |
| Extension | .xyw |
| Full Form | XyWrite III Document |
| File Type | Word Processing Document |
| Developer | XyQuest, Inc. |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Document storage |
| Additional Functions | Text formatting |
| Features | Legacy format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Document Creation | Yes |
| Data Archiving | Historical |
| Print Formatting | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Data backup |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1980s |
| Latest Version | Discontinued |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .xy3, .xy4, .xyp, .xyw |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Notepad |
Free | Windows |
| XyWrite III |
Discontinued | DOS |
 LibreOffice |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |