Category:Computer file formats

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A computer file format is a method of encoding information so that it can be stored on a computer. This uses various encoding techniques, in order to preserve data, to make it easier to open and decode, and, in some cases, in order to compress the stored data or encrypt it.

It is common practice today for developers to publish comprehensive documentation about their file formats so that they can be used by anyone, making the open formats.

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F File format Filename extension M Microsoft Excel

M cont. Microsoft PowerPoint R Rich Text Format