DOCM file format
| Extension | .docm |
| Category | documents |
| Programs | Microsoft Word 2010 Microsoft Word 2013 OpenOffice MobiSystems OfficeSuite Pro 7 |
| Main program | Microsoft Word 2007 |
| Description | DOCX is a file format used primarily for Microsoft Word documents. A similar file format, DOCM, is designed to support macros. Both DOCX and DOCM formats are based on the Office Open XML standard, a set of rules for representing documents as a collection of parts. These documents use a ZIP container, a popular data compression and archive format, to store their various components. |
| Technical details | A DOCM file can include various elements including text, images, tables, and charts. Additionally, it can contain VBA macros, which are programs written in VBA that can automate repetitive tasks or add customized functions within the document. Both DOCX and DOCM files can be opened and edited using Microsoft Word, as well as other word processing software compatible with the Office Open XML format. However, be aware that not all software fully supports the DOCM format, or specific security settings may be required. This is due to the macros that may be embedded within DOCM files, which some software might view as a potential security concern. |
| MIME type | application/vnd.ms-word.document.macroEnabled.12 |