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.NB File Extension

  • Developer by: Wolfram Research
  • Category: Spreadsheet Files
  • Format: Text

What are .NB files and how to open them?

Can't open .NB 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 .NB file.

What is a .NB file extension?

.NB file extension is created by Wolfram Research. .NB has been classified as Spreadsheet Files. The format of .NB file is Text.

.NB is Mathematica Notebook

An NB file is a structured document created by Mathematica, an application used for mathematical and scientific computation. It contains text, images, audio, functions, and interactive user interface elements. NB files allow mathematical results to be viewed in an interactive document.

Notebook files are saved in a plain text format. Their data is arranged in cells, similar to a standard spreadsheet. Notebooks can be exported to many different file formats, including raster graphic, GIS, compressed, and spreadsheet formats.

NOTE: The "DefaultStyles.nb" file is used as the default style sheet for new notebooks. Notebooks can be opened using the NotebookOpen command within a Mathematica function.

List of all softwares that can open the Mathematica Notebook
Windows
Wolfram Research Mathematica
Wolfram Research CDF Player
Mac
Wolfram Research Mathematica
Wolfram Research CDF Player
Linux
Wolfram Research Mathematica
Wolfram Research CDF Player
File Type 2 Nota Bene File
Developer by: Nota Bene Category: Text Files Format: Binary

File created by Nota Bene, a word processor for academic research and writing; contains formatted text, bibliography references, images, symbols, etc.; used for academic writing purposes such as theses and research papers.

To create a NB file:

  • Open the Nota Bene application, select File → Save As... or click the "Save As" arrow icon on the left pane of the Nota Bene window.
  • Choose the save location of your file and name it. The "Save as type" default creates the NB file, click Save.
  • List of all softwares that can open the Nota Bene File
    Windows
    Nota Bene

    How to fix problems with .NB files

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