ROFF File Extension

What is ROFF file?

ROFF is a file extension commonly associated with Unformatted Manual Page (Roff/nroff/troff/groff) files. Files with ROFF extension may be used by programs distributed for Linux platform. ROFF file belongs to the Document Files category just like 574 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports ROFF files is Unix. Software named Unix was created by The Open Group. In order to find more detailed information on the software and ROFF files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support ROFF file extension

The following listing features ROFF-compatible programs. ROFF files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with ROFF extension?

Problems with accessing ROFF may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with ROFF extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with ROFF files.

Step 1. Get the Unix

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports ROFF files installed on the system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Unix. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support ROFF files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Unix installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit The Open Group website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Unix to the latest version

You still cannot access ROFF files although Unix is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why ROFF files are not compatible with Unix. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Unix.

Step 3. Associate Unformatted Manual Page (Roff/nroff/troff/groff) files with Unix

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate ROFF files with latest version of Unix you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the ROFF file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Unix installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open ROFF files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the ROFF file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with ROFF extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the ROFF file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the ROFF file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the ROFF file for viruses or malware

If the ROFF is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the ROFF file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the ROFF file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with ROFF extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the ROFF file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the ROFF file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Unix

If the systems has insufficient resources to open ROFF files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Unformatted Manual Page (Roff/nroff/troff/groff) files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle ROFF files.

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