WJ3 File Extension

What is WJ3 file?

WJ3 is a file extension commonly associated with Lotus 1-2-3 Worksheet Format files. Files with WJ3 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with WJ3 extension are categorized as Spreadsheet Files files. The Spreadsheet Files subset comprises 100 various file formats. Lotus 1-2-3 is by far the most used program for working with WJ3 files. Software named Lotus 1-2-3 was created by IBM. In order to find more detailed information on the software and WJ3 files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support WJ3 file extension

The following listing features WJ3-compatible programs. WJ3 files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 09/01/2020

How to open file with WJ3 extension?

Problems with accessing WJ3 may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Lotus 1-2-3 Worksheet Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with WJ3 files.

Step 1. Install Lotus 1-2-3 software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening WJ3 files is that no program that can handle WJ3 files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Lotus 1-2-3 and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support WJ3 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Lotus 1-2-3 installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit IBM website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Lotus 1-2-3 to the latest version

If you already have Lotus 1-2-3 installed on your systems and WJ3 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why WJ3 files are not compatible with Lotus 1-2-3. The most recent version of Lotus 1-2-3 is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open WJ3 files to Lotus 1-2-3

After installing Lotus 1-2-3 (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open WJ3 files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the WJ3 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 Lotus 1-2-3 is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open WJ3 files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with WJ3 extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select Lotus 1-2-3 and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with WJ3 extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the WJ3 for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the WJ3 file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The WJ3 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the WJ3 file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. WJ3 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the WJ3 file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the WJ3 file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with WJ3 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

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

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Lotus 1-2-3 Worksheet Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle Lotus 1-2-3

If the systems has insufficient resources to open WJ3 files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Lotus 1-2-3 Worksheet Format files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with WJ3 files affecting older versions of given software.

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