File Extension Library


.ABT File Extension

  • Developer by: Computer Application Specialties Company
  • Category: Data Files
  • Format: XML

What are .ABT files and how to open them?

Can't open .ABT file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .ABT file.

What is a .ABT file extension?

.ABT file extension is created by Computer Application Specialties Company. .ABT has been classified as Data Files. The format of .ABT file is XML.

.ABT is Annotated Braille Text File

File created by Computer Application Specialties Company (CASC) Braille 2000, a braille text editor; contains braille in XML format that can be read by braille embossers for printing.

Similar to the more common .BRF file extension. BRL and BRF files are commonly used for making digital publications available to those who are blind.

To create an ABT file in CASC Braille 2000, select New → Braille File, name the file, select "Annotated Braille Text File (abt)" from the file type drop down menu, and click OK.

To open an ABT file in CASC Braille 2000, select Open → Braille File, navigate to the file, and click Open.

NOTE: CASC Braille 2000 replaced ED-IT PC, which used the ABT extension also but was written in its own, different proprietary format.

List of all softwares that can open the Annotated Braille Text File
Windows
CASC Braille 2000

How to fix problems with .ABT files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .ABT files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .ABT file format
  2. You need to check the .ABT file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)