ODT file format
| Extension | .odt |
| Category | documents |
| Programs | Microsoft Office 2007 Microsoft Office 2010 |
| Main program | OpenOffice Writer |
| Description | OpenDocument, also known as ODT, is a file format based on XML. It's commonly used for spreadsheets and other documents. It's part of OpenOffice, an open-source software suite created by Sun Microsystems two decades ago. As part of OpenOffice, ODT offers a practical and free alternative to Microsoft Office. OpenOffice can work with various Microsoft document formats, including ODT, and is available at no cost. The writer application within OpenOffice is responsible for creating ODT files. |
| Technical details | The ODT format is unique because it's compatible with both proprietary software, controlled by a company, and freely available software, open to anyone. An affiliated Technical Committee (TC) of the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards industry consortium has developed a web-based office suite. This suite uses technologies like synchronized multimedia integration language and scalable vector graphics to produce ODT files. These technologies meet the standards of the Web Accessibility Initiative of the World Wide Web Consortium. Crucially, it's not the files themselves, but the underlying technologies that adhere to these standards, ensuring compliance with web accessibility guidelines. |
| MIME type | application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.text application/x-vnd.oasis.opendocument.text |