Tips to open SXW file

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

SXW file extension

File Name StarOffice Writer Document
File Developer Oracle
File Category Text Files

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

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 3
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is SXW file?

The file in the SXW format belongs to the Text Files category. The author of this format is Oracle. In addition to this file, the Text Files category includes 440 related files. StarOffice Writer Document is most often found on 4 operating systems. The file will work on , Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Apache OpenOffice application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Apache Software Foundation. This file type can also be opened by 10 other programs. AbiWord, LibreOffice, StarOffice, IBM Lotus Symphony will apply when it is not possible to use Apache OpenOffice.

How to open SXW file?

The most common problem when using StarOffice Writer Document is that a specific SXW is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that SXW files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

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

In this case, you should first verify that the Apache OpenOffice application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Apache OpenOffice in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file SXW.

Step 2. Create association of Apache OpenOffice with SXW files

If, despite the installed application, the SXW file does not start in the Apache OpenOffice application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. 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 SXW file with the Apache OpenOffice program.

Step 3. Update Apache OpenOffice to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Apache OpenOffice program, it is possible that StarOffice Writer 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 SXW file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the SXW file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the SXW file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover SXW files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the SXW file. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular SXW file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Oracle help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted SXW files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the SXW file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SXW file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.