How to Open an ADOC File: 4 Ways

In this guide, we will walk you through simple steps to open the .ADOC file on your Windows computer.

A file with the ADOC file extension is an AsciiDoc file. It is a plain text file used to create a formatted document like PDF or HTML file. Here’s how to open it:

How do I open the ADOC file?

1. Use Microsoft Notepad

1. Press the Windows key, type notepad and click Open.
2. Go to File, then click Open.
3. Select All files from the drop-down menu, then locate the file, and click Open.
4. The .ADOC file will open on the Notepad app.

You can also use Microsoft Notepad to open a JSON file on Windows 11; read this guide to learn other methods.

2. Use Microsoft Word

1. Press the Windows key, type word and click Open.
2. Go to the File menu.
3. Click Open, then under Other locations, click Browse.
4. On the Open dialog box, choose File format as All Files from the drop-down menu, then locate the file and click Open.
5. The .ADOC file will open on Word.

3. Use your browser

1. Press Windows + E to open the File Explorer window.
2. Locate the ADOC file, right-click it, hover over Open with, and select Google Chrome or your preferred browser.
3. If you can’t see the option, then click Choose another app.
4. Choose Google Chrome and select Just Once. Now you can now view the file on your browser.

4. Use the WordPad app

1. Press the Windows key, type wordpad, and click Open.
2. Go to File, then choose Open.
3. On the Open dialog box, change the file type to All Documents from the drop-down menu , then select the ADOC file and click Open.
4. The file will open in WordPad.

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You can also use popular text editors like Noetpad++ and other online tools to open and edit the file.

In case you want the file extensions to appear next to the files on your Windows computer, read this guide to learn the simple steps.

If you have any questions or suggestions on opening the ADOC file, don’t hesitate to mention them in the comments section below.