File Extension Library


.GLOX File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: Vector Image Files
  • Format: Zip

What are .GLOX files and how to open them?

Can't open .GLOX 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 .GLOX file.

What is a .GLOX file extension?

.GLOX file extension is created by Microsoft. .GLOX has been classified as Vector Image Files. The format of .GLOX file is Zip.

.GLOX is Microsoft Office SmartArt Graphics Layout File

A GLOX file is a graphics file used by Microsoft Office productivity applications for conveying information and ideas in presentations, charts, and documents. It contains the layout and styles for a graphic and includes placeholders for inserting text. GLOX files use Open XML formatting, which is the same format used for .DOCX, .XLSX, and .PPTX files.

While GLOX files are used by Microsoft Office, they cannot be directly opened using the File → Open... menu. Instead, the SmartArt graphics can be accessed from the SmartArt tool, which is available in Office 2007 and later applications.

Custom SmartArt graphics can be downloaded from the Microsoft Office Online website. They are downloaded as .CAB files which each contain a GLOX file.

GLOX files must be placed in the "SmartArt Graphics" folder in order to be accessed by Microsoft Office. The directory differs depending on the operating system, but is similar to the following path in the application data folder:

\Microsoft\Templates\SmartArt Graphics\

List of all softwares that can open the Microsoft Office SmartArt Graphics Layout File
Windows
Microsoft Office 2016
Microsoft Word 2016
Microsoft PowerPoint 2016
Microsoft Excel 2016

How to fix problems with .GLOX files

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