Open AWP files

  • Full name
    Ability Write Document Template Format
  • Developer
    Ability Plus Software
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a AWP file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a AWP file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your AWP file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is AWP file?

The file extension AWP identifies templates of the word processor Write of the Ability Office in the native, proprietary format of the application. These files include text, formatting, fonts, graphics, and images. They are used to create multiple documents with the same formatting.

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The user can create such templates themselves, but they can also come from Ability.

Write is part of the Ability Office and not available separately. The software package is available in different editions and was also licensed by other manufacturers. These sell the products under their own name and with a partially adapted interface.

Programs which can open a AWP file

How to open file with AWP extension?

In order to open a file with AWP extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening AWP file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with AWP files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Ability Office or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening AWP files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support AWP files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of AWP files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.


Set Ability Office as the default program for opening AWP files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate AWP files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Ability Office applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Ability Office has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with AWP files

Sometimes problems with opening AWP files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • AWP files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open AWP files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • AWP file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

Possible conversions of AWP file

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