What is the .ods File Extension?
The .ODS file extension is associated with the OpenOffice.org and StarOffice suites by Sun Microsystems Inc. The .ODS file extension is given to files that are created using the Calc program, which is the Spreadsheet application in the StarOffice or OpenOffice.org suites.
.ODS files follow open XML-based document file formats that can contain spreadsheets, charts and other graphical elements. The information is saved in columns and rows, just like other spreadsheet applications like Microsoft Excel. ?If the information is numerical, you can perform various calculations in Calc and then create charts and graphs using it.
What are the features of .ODS files?
- You can easily view these files on the three major operating systems, Windows, Mac and Linux.
- Being a universal format, it is easier to share ODS files with people working on different operating systems and enable them to not only view but also make changes to the ODS files.
Which programs can be used to open .ODS files?
In Windows, you can use the following programs to open .ODS files:
Microsoft Excel with the OpenXML/ODF Translator Add-in
- OpenOffice.org Calc
- Sun Microsystems Calc
On Mac computers, you can use the following programs to open .ODS files:
- OpenOffice.org Calc
In Linux, you can use the following programs to open .ODS files:
- OpenOffice.org Calc
- Sun Microsystems Calc
How to open a .ODS file if it is damaged or if you don?t have the compatible software
Files may get corrupt during transmission and become unreadable. You may also have problems in opening a file if you don?t have the compatible application with you.
If you face a situation like this, and if you have to urgently open a .ODS or any other file, you may seek the help of the FileCure software. This software is designed to help you easily recover corrupt files. The software also allows you to open files with different file extensions even when you don?t have the compatible software installed on your computer.