Tips to open DOCM file

Can't open the DOCM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DOCM files as well as a list of programs that support DOCM files.

DOCM file extension

File Name Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Text Files

The DOCM file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DOCM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DOCM file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 3
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is DOCM file?

The DOCM file has been categorized as Text Files. The author of this format is Microsoft. Text Files consists of 440 similar files. Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document is most often found on 4 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on , Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The Microsoft Word application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 9 other programs. You can use Microsoft Office, Apache OpenOffice, Microsoft Word Viewer, Office 365 in case Microsoft Word cannot be used.

How to open DOCM file?

An often recurring problem with Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document is that DOCM is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that DOCM files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DOCM file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Microsoft Word

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Word is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft Word into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support DOCM files.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Word with DOCM files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the DOCM file to open in the Microsoft Word application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the DOCM file with the Microsoft Word program.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Word to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Microsoft Word program, it is possible that Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Microsoft Corporation website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DOCM file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

The DOCM file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to DOCM files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file DOCM or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected DOCM files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of DOCM file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular DOCM file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted DOCM files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the DOCM file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file DOCM to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the DOCM file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.