SDW file format
| Extension | .sdw |
| Category | documents |
| Description | The SDW file format is used for creating word processing documents through the StarOffice Writer or OpenOffice Writer applications, both components of the OpenOffice suite of productivity tools. Although compatible with open standard file formats, its accessibility and modifiability are subject to the application used. |
| Technical details | The OASIS OpenDocument Text format serves as the foundation for the SDW file format, a widely accepted standard for office documents designed for compatibility with various applications. The SDW file format is a binary file format, storing data in a language processed by computers. The SDW format includes text, formatting specifics, images, tables, and other document components. It offers numerous text formatting options like font type, size, bold and italic styles, and alignment preferences. The SDW format also enables the addition of images and other elements into the document. |
| MIME type | application/vnd.stardivision.writer |