SDW file format
| Extension | .sdw |
| Category | documents |
| Description | SDW is a file format used for word processing documents created with either the StarOffice Writer application or the OpenOffice Writer application, both of which are included in the OpenOffice suite of productivity applications. It is an open standard file format, allowing it to be accessed and modified by anyone using a compatible application. |
| Technical details | The SDW file format is based on the OASIS OpenDocument Text format, which is a standard for office documents designed to be compatible with various applications. The SDW format is a binary file format, storing data in binary code that can be processed by computers. It includes text, formatting information, images, tables, and other objects in the document. The format offers text formatting options like font type, size, bold and italic styles, and alignment choices. Additionally, it allows for inserting images and other objects into the document. |
| MIME type | application/vnd.stardivision.writer |