WPT File Extension

What is WPT file?

Full format name of files that use WPT extension is WordPerfect Template. Corel defined the WordPerfect Template format standard. WPT file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. WPT file belongs to the Text Files category just like 440 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular program for handling WPT files is WordPerfect Office, but users can choose among 3 different programs that support this file format. WordPerfect Office software was developed by Corel Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about WPT files or the WordPerfect Office software program.

Programs which support WPT file extension

Programs that can handle WPT files are as follows. Files with WPT extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with WPT extension?

Problems with accessing WPT may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to WordPerfect Template files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install WordPerfect Office

Problems with opening and working with WPT files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with WPT files being present on your machine. This one is an easy one. Select WordPerfect Office or one of the recommended programs (for example, Microsoft Works, 602PC Suite, WordPerfect) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit WordPerfect Office website and download the installer.

Step 2. Update WordPerfect Office to the latest version

If you already have WordPerfect Office installed on your systems and WPT files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of WordPerfect Office installed, it may not support WPT format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using WordPerfect Office.

Step 3. Associate WordPerfect Template files with WordPerfect Office

After installing WordPerfect Office (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open WPT files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the WPT with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the WordPerfect Office installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open WPT files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with WPT extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with WPT extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

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

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the WPT file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the WPT file for viruses or malware

If the WPT is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the WPT file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. WPT file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If the WPT file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the WPT 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 WordPerfect Template file.

4. Check whether your system can handle WordPerfect Office

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

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with WordPerfect Template files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the WPT files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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