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A DOTX file is a document template created by Microsoft Word, a widely used word processing program. It serves as a foundation for generating multiple DOCX documents with consistent formatting. Essentially, a DOTX template includes default settings such as styles, AutoText, toolbars, and macros. These templates prove valuable when you need to produce several Word documents with a consistent look and feel, such as resumes, business plans, or newsletters.
Unlike regular DOCX files, which store actual content, DOTX files focus on layout and formatting. Think of them as blueprints for your documents. DOTX files are particularly useful for collaborative work. You can create a template, configure the desired formatting, and then share it with others. When they create new documents based on that template, they’ll automatically inherit the predefined styles and settings.
| Name | Microsoft Word Template |
|---|---|
| File Extension(s) | .dotx |
| Category | Documents |
| Use For | Creating new documents such as reports, letters, or other content with a predefined design, layout, and styles. |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type(s) | application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.template |
| License | Proprietary; Microsoft, Covered under Microsoft's standard software license. |
| File Sample(s) | N/A |