How to open .DOTX files on Mac
To open .DOTX files on Mac, control-click the .dotx file and choose open with..
Step-by-step instructions
- Control-click the .DOTX file and choose Open With.
- Pick a compatible Mac application to open the file.
Recommended software
- Microsoft Word
- Apple Pages
- LibreOffice
Alternative methods
- Open .DOTX in a browser-based viewer if desktop apps fail.
- Try opening .DOTX on Mac with a secondary app to rule out app-specific issues.
- Convert .DOTX only with trusted tools when direct opening is not possible.
Common issues
.DOTX file does not open
This usually means the required app is missing or the .DOTX 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 .DOTX files from trusted senders.