Opening REXX Files

The REXX file type is primarily associated with REXX.

REXX	File extension: REXX
	File type:	Script

What is a REXX file?

REXX files mostly belong to REXX by IBM. REXX (REstructured eXtended eXecutor) is an interpreted programming language which was developed at IBM. It is a structured high-level programming language which was designed to be both easy to learn and easy to read. Both commercial and open source interpreters for REXX are available on a wide range of computing platforms, and compilers are available for IBM mainframes.

How to open REXX files

You need a suitable software like REXX from IBM to open a REXX 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 REXX file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a REXX file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Technical Data for REXX File Extension

File classification:

Source Code

Related files:

xfdl, 2, sav

Related links:

Wikipedia REXX Page

Mime type:

text/x-rexx

a rexx Script is a special file format by IBM and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with REXX files

Associate the REXX file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open scripts. Because only the current version supports the latest REXX file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the IBM manufacturer website after an available REXX update.
To make sure that your REXX file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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