How to open DOK files
Did your computer fail to open a DOK file? We explain what DOK files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your files.
What is a DOK file?
DOK files are MaxonWORD document files, which you can read more about below.
The DOK file extension indicates to your device which app can open the file. However, different apps may use the same file extension for different types of data. So a DOK opener may not be able to open all kinds of DOK files. In this case, though, we only know of one specific use.
MaxonWORD document
Through our analysis of DOK files, we know that one use of the format is MaxonWORD document. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
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DOK file openers, viewers, etc.
These apps are known to open certain types of DOK files. Remember, different programs may use DOK files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
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