Windows 10: Cannot open .RTF file.

Discus and support Cannot open .RTF file. in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Cannot open a RTF file. in settings>Apps>Default apps>Choose apps by file type>RTF Default choices are: Libra Writer; OpenOfice Calc; OpenOffice Calc;... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by RonW1737, Jun 13, 2023.

  1. RONW1737
    RonW1737 Win User

    Cannot open .RTF file.


    Cannot open a RTF file. in settings>Apps>Default apps>Choose apps by file type>RTF Default choices are: Libra Writer; OpenOfice Calc; OpenOffice Calc; look for App in MS store OpenOffice Writer is not an option as a default. This happened when I tried to open .RTF file recently. Double clicked on file .RTF. It opened with Libra Writer which is a valid option. Chked the defaults to find that OpenOffice Writer I previously had set up was no longer an option. How do I remove OpenOffice Calc as default choice and add back in OpenOffice Writer???

    :)
     
    RonW1737, Jun 13, 2023
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  2. XYLEE DEL
    Xylee Del Win User

    rtf. file

    Hi Michelle,

    Some documents when saved takes up space due to its components. For us to help you with your concern, we'd like to know if your rtf file has images on it.

    Meanwhile, if your rtf file has pure texts, we suggest that you follow the steps below to reduce the size of your rtf file:

    • Compose your rtf file in Microsoft Word.
    • Instead of saving, copy and paste your composition to WordPad. All the formatting is copied over too.
    • Save the document with WordPad, and you'll get a significantly smaller file.

    Let us know the results.
     
    Xylee Del, Jun 13, 2023
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  3. JAREDSHAVER
    JaredShaver Win User
    Cannot select Wordpad as default for .rtf files

    Hello!

    Follow these steps to set your default application when launching .rtf files.

    1. Right click where you want to create a new rich text file (.rtf).

    2. Click New > Rich Text Document

    3. Give your document a name; anything is fine.

    4. Right click your newly created document

    5. Click "Open with..."

    6. Check "Always use this app to open .rtf files"

    7. If WordPad is not already listed, you will need to find it in your PC's program files. To do this, follow Step 7a-7d.

    7a. Scroll down and click "Look for another app on this PC"

    7b. When the file explorer opens, find the folder "Windows NT" and double click it.

    7c. Double click "Acessories"

    7d. Double click "WordPad"

    Your new file that you created should open in WordPad.

    Let me know if you have any other questions. Have a nice day!

    -Jared
     
    JaredShaver, Jun 13, 2023
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  4. DOUG ROBBINS - WORD MVP
    Doug Robbins - Word MVP Win User

    Cannot open .RTF file.

    opening rtf file without Microsoft word

    With what application did you create the .rtf file?

    WordPad, which is an Accessory to Windows can open .rtf files.
     
    Doug Robbins - Word MVP, Jun 13, 2023
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