Talk:Doc (computing)

.doc binary specifications
Microsoft has released specifications for the binary .doc format http://www.microsoft.com/interop/docs/OfficeBinaryFormats.mspx maybe it is to some use? Zpon (talk) 14:13, 19 February 2008 (UTC)

extensions still used
"The original uses for the extension have largely disappeared from the PC world."

File extensions are used by Windows to associate files with applications. Without the association you can't launch a file by double-clicking on it. The extension is also used to determine the icon. ACEDaddy (talk) 15:27, 21 February 2008 (UTC)

I believe that portion of text to refer to: "Historically, the extension was used for documentation in plain-text format, particularly of programs or computer hardware, on a wide range of operating systems." and "During the 1980s, WordPerfect used DOC as the extension of their proprietary format." Rafu (talk) 09:33, 3 August 2008 (UTC)

Free software compatibility with .doc
I'm removing the statement that KOffice can create and read .doc. That statement is false. KOffice can only read .doc files. It can write in another MSWord compatible format, .rtf, but not in .doc. Vonschlesien (talk) 05:20, 6 September 2008 (UTC)

Lead
Why does the lead of this article talk about the English Literal Translation of the bible? VideoGamePower (talk) 03:27, 5 November 2020 (UTC)

Suitable Software for Reading .doc Documents
I have been sent a .doc document and I came here looking for information on what program Ineed to read it, but cannot find a clear statement of this. Please would someone knowledgeable put in a list of (free) programs that can be used ? Many thanks ! Darkman101 (talk) 05:14, 30 May 2021 (UTC)