.DOC File Extension

Document File Format

Developer:	Microsoft
Popularity:	Widely used to create and edit text documents
Open with:	Microsoft Word, Apple Pages

What is a DOC File Format?

DOC file format is a document file format that is created by Microsoft Word. It has become the default format of Microsoft Word and widely adopted for word processing tasks, such as creating documents, editing texts, formatting etc.

Key Features:

It is rich in text formatting as it supports various fonts, sizes, colors and styles.
It supports various advanced editing features such as spell check, grammar check, and word count tools to enhance the writing process.
It allows users to custom page sizes, margins and layout as per their requirement.

DOC files are still used in many businesses and educational institutions as it is widely compatible with older softwares.

Additional Information about DOC Files

DOC file is a proprietary format that stores text, formatting, images and other elements in a single file. It is commonly used for reports, proposals, essays and other formal documents. DOC files are generally large in size which is more prone to corruption as compared to the new version i.e. DOCX.

Uses of DOC File:

It is often preferred to create a well structured and formatted job application as well as legal agreements.
Users can use DOC files for their personal writing such as journals or logging experience.
It can be used to create forms or surveys for data collection and promotional contents including flyers etc.

DOC file open in Doc Reader

The original DOC format is a binary file format which means that the data is stored in a non text based way. This can make it less accessible for extracting data and management.

Forensic Analysis on DOC File Format

Forensic Analysis of the DOC File Format involves examining documents which helps forensic experts to analyze metadata, including information like document’s owner, creation date, last modified date and editing history. By revising history, experts can uncover who has made edits and when, which helps to establish timelines and creators.

MIME Type	`application/msword`
Magic Bytes	`D0 CF 11 E0 A1 B1 1A E1`
Common Applications	Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Apple Pages
Usage	Doc files are commonly used for creating, editing and sharing documents.