File Extension Library


.UWL File Extension

  • Developer by: Corel
  • Category: Data Files

What are .UWL files and how to open them?

Can't open .UWL 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 .UWL file.

What is a .UWL file extension?

.UWL file extension is created by Corel. .UWL has been classified as Data Files.

.UWL is User Word List File

File used by spell checker programs in Corel WordPerfect and Novell GroupWise word processor programs; contains a list of user-added words that are recognized and validated by the spell checker in document text.

UWL files are saved in the format "WTXXYY.UWL", where "XX" is the program version and "YY" is the code for language or location of origin (e.g., "US" for US English).

Older UWL files may be imported into newer versions of WordPerfect by renaming the version digits in the UWL file. In some program versions, you may also update older files to newer program formats using the User Word List option in the spell checker.

List of all softwares that can open the User Word List File
Windows
Corel WordPerfect X9
Novell GroupWise
Mac
Novell GroupWise
Linux
Novell GroupWise

How to fix problems with .UWL files

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