Opening a DOTHTML File

The DOTHTML file type is primarily associated with Word.

DOTHTMLFile Extension DOTHTML
File extension: DOTHTML
File type:  HTML Document Template

What is a DOTHTML file?

DOTHTML files mostly belong to Word by Microsoft Corporation. Office Word is an authoring program that gives you the ability to create and share documents using a set of writing tools.

How to open a DOTHTML file

You need a suitable software like Word to open a DOTHTML file. You need a suitable software like Word from Microsoft Corporation to open a DOTHTML file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your DOTHTML file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a DOTHTML file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Trouble Opening a .DOTHTML File? These Steps Will Help

DOTHTML files can come from different programs and aren't universally openable.

  1. Identify the Source: These are typically Microsoft Word HTML Document Templates from office workflows, or web templates created by developers.
  2. Check the Header: Open the file in a text editor to inspect the first lines.
    • <!DOCTYPE html> indicates a standard web structure.
    • <html xmlns:w="...office:word"> confirms a Microsoft Word HTML template.
    • "PK" or other magic bytes suggest a zipped archive instead.
  3. Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try Microsoft Word, a web browser, or Notepad++. Ask the sender if uncertain.
  4. Use this Webpage: Drag and drop the file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for DOTHTML File Extension

Related files:

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: wordhtmltemplate, FileType: Microsoft Word HTML Template, AppName: Microsoft Office Word

ProgramID: wordhtmltemplate, FileType: Microsoft Word HTML Template, AppName: Microsoft Word
EXEFile: WINWORD.EXE

ProgramID: wordhtmltemplate, FileType: Microsoft Word HTML Template, AppName: Microsoft Word for Windows
EXEFile: WINWORD.EXE

ProgramID: wordhtmltemplate
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office 2003\OFFICE11\WINWORD.EXE

ProgramID: wordhtmltemplate
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office10\WINWORD.EXE

ProgramID: wordhtmltemplate
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\WINWORD.EXE

ProgramID: wordhtmltemplate
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office\WINWORD.EXE

ProgramID: wordhtmltemplate
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office_XP\Office10\WINWORD.EXE

ProgramID: wordhtmltemplate
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OfficeXP\Office10\WINWORD.EXE

ProgramID: wordhtmltemplate
EXEFile: D:\Microsoft Office\Office10\WINWORD.EXE

ProgramID: wordhtmltemplate
EXEFile: D:\MS WD 2000\Office\WINWORD.EXE

ProgramID: wordhtmltemplate
EXEFile: W:\OfficeXP\FILES\PFILES\MSOFFICE\OFFICE10\WINWORD.EXE

ProgramID: wordviewhtmltemplate
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\WORDVI~1\OFFICE11\WORDVIEW.EXE


a dothtml HTML Document Template is a special file format by Microsoft Corporation and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with DOTHTML files

  • Associate the DOTHTML file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open html document templates. Because only the current version supports the latest DOTHTML file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Microsoft Corporation manufacturer website after an available Word update.
  • To make sure that your DOTHTML file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .DOTHTML file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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