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File Extension UWL

The file extension UWL can be related to Novell GroupWise or Corel WordPerfect. Novell GroupWise is an application that is used for messaging and collaboration and supports information and document management. Corel WordPerfect is an older word processing application designed for the Windows operating system.

If the file extension UWL is associated with Novell GroupWise, the file is a data file type that contains text, email messages, instant messaging, calendars, documents, images, charts, graphs, and other elements which are used for messaging and the management of information and documents. Novell GroupWise is a software platform that provides a comprehensive office management application which helps you to stay organized and easily collaborate with others over a Windows Server or via NetWare.

UWL files that are related to Corel WordPerfect are a settings file type that contains user word lists for the WordPerfect application. Corel WordPerfect is part of the Corel WordPerfect Office suite of applications and is a word processor that was originally designed for the MS-DOS. MS-DOS is an operating system developed by Microsoft prior to the first release of the Windows operating system. The Office suite is still used with modern applications and is also known for the Quattro Pro spreadsheet application.

How to Open UWL Files

If the UWL files were created using your PC, double click on the file to see if it will automatically open in a default application you have installed on your PC. UWL files can be opened using more than one application, so you may already have the necessary program for opening UWL files.

If the UWL file extension is associated with Novel GroupWise, you can open the file using the GroupWise application, which is available on the Novell website. GroupWise is compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, and the Linux operating system. The platform requires Windows Server in order to run efficiently or you can set up the application on a NetWare or Linux server.

UWL files that are associated with Corel WordPerfect can be opened using the Corel WordPerfect Office Suite or the Corel WordPerfect word processing application. Both programs are available on the Corel website and are compatible with the Windows operating system.

You can also open and view the contents of a UWL file using any text editing program. If you use Windows, you can open UWL files with WordPad or Notepad. For Mac OS X, you can use Apple TextEdit, TextMate, or Apple Pages. You can also open UWL files on the Linux operating system using AbiWord, gEdit, Nano Editor, or Vim.