Convert DOT to DOTM
| File Extension | DOT |
| Full Name | Microsoft Word 97 To 2003 Document Template Format |
DOT is a file extension native to Microsoft Word word processor. DOT file stores template for documents. Such template defines available Word formatting elements for created documents.
| File Extension | DOTM |
| Full Name | Microsoft Word 2007/ 2010 Open XML Macro-enabled Document Template Format |
Files with the DOTM extension are used by the popular Microsoft Word text editor. These are files that are used to store templates. On the basis of such files, proper program documents with the DOCX extension are created.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "DOT") to another (referred to as "DOTM"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, DOT file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format DOT to format DOTM becomes essential.
So, how can we perform DOT to DOTM file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format DOT and transforming it into format DOTM. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of DOT to DOTM converters.
Conversion from DOT to DOTM
How to convert the DOT file to DOTM?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of DOT to DOTM. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the DOT file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file DOT, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the DOT file to the application
- Select the output format of the DOTM file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file DOTM on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted DOTM file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the DOT format:
Other conversions
to the DOTM format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.