Tips to open WPT file

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

WPT file extension

File Name WordPerfect Template
File Developer Corel
File Category Text Files

The WPT file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WPT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WPT file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is WPT file?

The WPT file has been categorized as Text Files. The author of this format is Corel. Text Files consists of 440 similar files. WordPerfect Template is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use WordPerfect Office to handle this file. This is a program created by Corel Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 3 other programs. The Microsoft Works, 602PC Suite, WordPerfect programs will also handle the file when the WordPerfect Office program does not fulfill its role.

How to open WPT file?

The most common problem when using WordPerfect Template is that a specific WPT is not associated with the program. This causes the file WPT 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 WPT 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 WordPerfect Office

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that WordPerfect Office is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name WordPerfect Office in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file WPT with WordPerfect Office. Below you will find a list of applications that support WPT files.

Step 2. Create association of WordPerfect Office with WPT files

If, despite the installed application, the WPT file does not start in the WordPerfect Office 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 window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the WPT file with the WordPerfect Office application.

Step 3. Update WordPerfect Office to the latest version

If, however, after binding WordPerfect Office with WordPerfect Template 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 Corel Corporation page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WPT 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:

The WPT file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the WPT file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the WPT file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected WPT files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the WPT 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged WPT files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Corel help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WPT 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the WPT file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the WPT file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the WPT file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.