WKS file format description
Many people share .wks files without attaching instructions on how to use it. Yet it isn’t evident for everyone which program a .wks file can be edited, converted or printed with. On this page, we try to provide assistance for handling .wks files.
4 filename extension(s) found in our database.
.wks - Microsoft Works Spreadsheet
The WKS document files are related to Microsoft Excel. The WKS file is a Microsoft Works Spreadsheet document. Microsoft Excel can open and view a Works Spreadsheet document.
- Application:
- Microsoft Excel
- Category:
- Document files
- Mime-type:
- application/vnd.ms-works
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- Microsoft Works Spreadsheet related extensions:
.wks - DeskMate Worksheet Data
The WKS data files are related to DeskMate. The WKS file is a DeskMate Worksheet Data. DeskMate is a discontinued program environment and application suite bundled by Tandy with their computers. The DeskMate seems to be no longer supported.
- Application:
- DeskMate
- Category:
- Data files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- DeskMate Worksheet Data related extensions:
.123 - Lotus 123 Spreadsheet
The 123 document files are related to Lotus 1-2-3. The 123 file is a Lotus 1-2-3 Spreadsheet. Lotus 1-2-3 is a spreadsheet program designed for IBM-compatible personal computers by Lotus Corporation in 1982. The Lotus 1-2-3 seems to be no longer supported.
- Application:
- Lotus 1-2-3
- Category:
- Document files
- Mime-type:
- application/x-lotus123
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- wk1, wk2, wk3, wks
- Lotus 123 Spreadsheet related extensions:
.wk1 - Lotus 1-2-3 Worksheet
The WK1 document files are related to Lotus 1-2-3. The WK1 file is a Lotus 1-2-3 Worksheet. Lotus 1-2-3 is a spreadsheet program designed for IBM-compatible personal computers by Lotus Corporation in 1982. The Lotus 1-2-3 seems to be no longer supported.
- Application:
- Lotus 1-2-3
- Category:
- Document files
- Mime-type:
- application/vnd.lotus-1-2-3
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- fj3, wg1, wj3, wk3, wk4, wk5, wks, wku
- Lotus 1-2-3 Worksheet related extensions:
Naturally, other applications may also use the .wks file extension. Even harmful programs can create .wks files. Be especially cautious with .wks files coming from an unknown source!
Can't open a .wks file?
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:
Windows can't open this file:
example.wks
To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select one from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.
To avoid this error, you need to set the file association correctly.
- Open Control Panel > Control Panel Home > Default Programs > Set Associations.
- Select a file type in the list and click Change Program.
The .wks file extension is often given incorrectly!
According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:
aks, dks, eks, ks, kws, sks, wk, wk5, wke, wkq, wkz, wls, wms, wos, ws
Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
Similar file extensions in our database:
- .aks
- AkAbak Script
- .ws
- IBM Personal Communications WorkStation Profile
- .ws
- Worksheet Builder Worksheet
- .wms
- Windows Media Player Skin
- .wk5
- Lotus 1-2-3 Worksheet
- .ws
- SmartWare Worksheet Document
Operating systems
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