System File Type – doc

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System File Type

doc

Words and Text
Windows Explorer icon for the doc file type in OneDrive folders

Overview

A legacy Microsoft Word binary document.

Characteristics

Compound binary file that can store formatted text, styles, fields, images, and embedded objects.

Common Uses

Editing and exchanging Word documents created by pre-Open-XML Office versions or compatibility workflows.

Compatible Programs

  • Microsoft Word
  • LibreOffice Writer
  • Google Docs

Sources

doc Available by Year Taken/Created

doc — Live from Microsoft

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