How to open .DOCM files on Windows
To open .DOCM files on Windows, right-click the .docm file and choose open with..
Step-by-step instructions
- Right-click the .DOCM file and choose Open with.
- Select a trusted Windows app that supports .DOCM files.
Recommended software
- Microsoft 365
- LibreOffice
- Google Docs (web)
Alternative methods
- Open .DOCM in a browser-based viewer if desktop apps fail.
- Try opening .DOCM on Windows with a secondary app to rule out app-specific issues.
- Convert .DOCM only with trusted tools when direct opening is not possible.
Common issues
.DOCM file does not open
This usually means the required app is missing or the .DOCM 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 .DOCM files from trusted senders.