Tips to open STC file

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

STC file extension

File Name OpenOffice.org Calc Spreadsheet Template Format
File Category Spreadsheet Files

The STC file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the STC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the STC file on each system platform.

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

What is STC file?

The STC file has been categorized as Spreadsheet Files. In addition to this file, the Spreadsheet Files category includes 100 related files. OpenOffice.org Calc Spreadsheet Template Format appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Windows. The LibreOffice application is recommended to open the file. It was released by The Document Foundation. There are also 4 alternative programs to handle the STC file. Apache OpenOffice, NeoOffice, StarOffice, IBM Lotus Symphony will apply when it is not possible to use LibreOffice.

How to open STC file?

The most common problem when using OpenOffice.org Calc Spreadsheet Template Format is that a specific STC is not associated with the program. This causes the file STC to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the STC 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 LibreOffice

In this case, you should first verify that the LibreOffice application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name LibreOffice in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file STC with LibreOffice. Below you will find a list of applications that support STC files.

Step 2. Create association of LibreOffice with STC files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the STC file to open in the LibreOffice application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the STC file with the LibreOffice program.

Step 3. Update LibreOffice to the latest version

If, however, after binding LibreOffice with OpenOffice.org Calc Spreadsheet Template Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the The Document Foundation page and install.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to STC files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our STC file. Sometimes virus-infected STC files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the STC file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular STC file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted STC 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 STC file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the STC file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the STC file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.