WDGP File Extension

What is WDGP file?

Full format name of files that use WDGP extension is Word For Mac Add-in. Word For Mac Add-in specification was created by Microsoft Corporation. WDGP file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Mac OS system platform. Files with WDGP extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. Microsoft Word is by far the most used program for working with WDGP files. Software named Microsoft Word was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and WDGP files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support WDGP file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support WDGP files. Files with WDGP suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with WDGP extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening WDGP files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with WDGP extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install Microsoft Word

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening WDGP files is that no program that can handle WDGP files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Microsoft Word developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Microsoft Word installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Microsoft Word to the latest version

If the problems with opening WDGP files still occur even after installing Microsoft Word, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Microsoft Word is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Microsoft Word installed, it may not support WDGP format. The latest version of Microsoft Word should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open WDGP files to Microsoft Word

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate WDGP files with latest version of Microsoft Word you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the WDGP file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Microsoft Word is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open WDGP files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

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

Step 4. Check the WDGP for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the WDGP file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the WDGP in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the WDGP file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the WDGP file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the WDGP file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

If you obtained the problematic WDGP file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the WDGP file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Word For Mac Add-in file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Microsoft Word

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with WDGP extension. In this case close the other applications.

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Word For Mac Add-in file. It may be the case that the WDGP files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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