How to open .DOC files on Linux
To open .DOC files on Linux, open the .doc file from your file manager with open with..
Step-by-step instructions
- Open the .DOC file from your file manager with Open With.
- Choose an installed Linux app that supports this format.
Recommended software
- Microsoft 365
- LibreOffice
- Google Docs (web)
Alternative methods
- Open .DOC in a browser-based viewer if desktop apps fail.
- Try opening .DOC on Linux with a secondary app to rule out app-specific issues.
- Convert .DOC only with trusted tools when direct opening is not possible.
Common issues
.DOC file does not open
This usually means the required app is missing or the .DOC file is incomplete.
- Install or update a compatible application.
- Verify the file came from a trusted source and was fully downloaded.
- Try opening the file in an alternative app on another platform.
Security note
Only open .DOC files from trusted senders.