Tips to open FODT file

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

FODT file extension

File Name OpenDocument Flat XML Document
File Developer Oracle
File Category Text Files

The FODT file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FODT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FODT file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 3
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is FODT file?

The file with the extension FODT is the Text Files file type. The author of this format is Oracle. Additionally, the Text Files category contains 440 of other files. OpenDocument Flat XML Document is most often found on 3 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. It is recommended to use Apache OpenOffice to handle this file. This is a program created by Apache Software Foundation. There are also 7 alternative programs to handle the FODT file. The TextEdit, NeoOffice, Windows Notepad, NotePad++ text editor programs will also handle the file when the Apache OpenOffice program does not fulfill its role.

How to open FODT file?

The most common problem when using OpenDocument Flat XML Document is that a specific FODT is not associated with the program. This causes the file FODT to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FODT 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 Apache OpenOffice

The first step is to check if the computer has the Apache OpenOffice program installed. This can be achieved by typing Apache OpenOffice 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. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open FODT files.

Step 2. Create association of Apache OpenOffice with FODT files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the FODT file to open in the Apache OpenOffice application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the FODT file with the Apache OpenOffice application.

Step 3. Update Apache OpenOffice to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Apache OpenOffice program, it is possible that OpenDocument Flat XML Document requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Apache Software Foundation website and install the latest version.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the FODT file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file FODT or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected FODT file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the FODT files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged FODT files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Oracle help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file FODT except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move FODT to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the FODT file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the FODT file again. However, some background programs may block the FODT file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.