File Extension Library


.GLOS File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft Corporation
  • Category: Various data Files

What are .GLOS files and how to open them?

Can't open .GLOS 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 .GLOS file.

What is a .GLOS file extension?

.GLOS file extension is created by Microsoft Corporation. .GLOS has been classified as Various data Files.

.GLOS is Microsoft Word for Mac glossary file

The GLOS file extension is associated with Microsoft Word, a powerful authoring program that gives you the ability to create and share documents by combining a comprehensive set of writing tools with the easy-to-use Microsoft Office Fluent user interface, which is part of Microsoft Office.

The .glos files were used by some versions of Microsoft Word for Mac for glossary files.

The default windows extension for Microsoft Glossary files is the .gly file extension.


How to open:

Due the variability and uncertainty of this file type group, there is no general information available, about how to open this various data file format. However most files with extension from this group are usually not meant to be opened or viewed directly. If there are associated applications or programs listed below the extension description, you can always try to check their website for additional informations on their forums or other type of customer support.For general information try to look at:Identifying unknown file formats

How to convert:

Due the variability and uncertainty of this file type group, there is no general information available, about how to convert this various data file format. However most files with extension from this group are usually not in formats, which can be converted. If there are associated applications or programs listed below the extension description, you can always try to check their website for additional informations on their forums or other type of customer support.

How to fix problems with .GLOS files

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