DocX Viewer for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffApril 14, 2020

DocX Viewer gives you the ability to open, view, and print files in DOCX format, even if you don't have an up-to-date version of Word. When you open a file in this app, you can also copy and paste the text into the word processing program of your choice for quick and easy editing.

Pros

Straightforward interface: DocX Viewer's interface is as straightforward as they come. Options for opening files and printing are clearly displayed, as are the few options available for customizing the display. There isn't much of a Help file, but even novice users probably won't run into trouble without any guidance.

Printing and copying: Documents printed from the app come out with all formatting and margins intact. And while you can't edit or mark up documents in this app, you can quickly copy and paste all of the text from a file into another word processing program, so you can work on it there.

Cons

Download access: During testing, we were unable to access our computer's Downloads folder from the app's finder, which seemed odd since most of the files you'd be using it to open would probably be downloads from emails or the Internet. In order to open a document through the software, we needed to move it into another folder first, and then access it from there, which seems like an unnecessarily complicated process.

Bottom Line

DocX Viewer is a good tool if you're unable to open DOCX files on your own any other way. However, at this point, most word processing programs, even free ones, can open DOCX files and allow you to edit them as well.

What’s new in version 1.35

Version 1.35 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

DocX Viewer for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: October 12, 2018

Latest update: April 14, 2020

Version: 1.35

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows Vista
Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows 8
Windows 7

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 549,013

Downloads Last Week: 6

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User Reviews

3.6/5

10 User Votes

installs and uninstalls easily
ad.lib.50December 9, 2014
Pros
installs and uninstalls easily (the uninstall program is in the install folder)
Cons
It did not open my .docx. First it popped up an alert with the number '2', followed by an alert box wider than my 1920px screen, filled with html code and no visible button available to close the box. I had to use task manager to close it.
Summary
It did not work for me in windows 8.1, but I may give it a try again on my windows 7 machine.
did not display graphics
coffee&dawnNovember 23, 2014
Pros
Fast set up....and uninstall
Cons
The docx I wanted to view was a listing of USMC service ribbons. What displayed was a continuous line of html for picture inclusion followed by text, continuing on for what must have been the entire docX.
Summary
I downloaded this program, tried to open my docx without success, then uninstalled the program.
Works well
noholdsbard2March 28, 2014
Pros
You can print off it, it opens perfectly, and unless you have Office 2007 at least, Office won't capture the whole document
Cons
You've got some ads; however, they can be worked around.
Summary
Tried a bunch of other free docx openers. This one was by far the best
No Printing
shion3072September 14, 2012
Pros
You can see the contents of a docx file.
Cons
No printing. Some loss of formatting.
Summary
I have a docx that I need to print, so searching for a basic program that can do this, I would have thought even the most basic of viewer would be able to print. So this program even though it works, it's functionality is too limited.
Great software
jasonpk2August 17, 2012
Pros
Easy to use and free
Cons
none noted
Summary
Just works.
Great program.
barbinlaJuly 4, 2012
Pros
Opened document with no problems. Easy to use.
Cons
None so far.
Summary
Does not dispaly as good as MS Word Viewer
BS8kMay 16, 2012
Pros
Small and easy to try
Cons
Does not display Word Docs very well if it is not very simple
Summary
Not useful to me as a substitue for MS Word Viewer
A quick solution for viewing docx files
alfonsodagJuly 21, 2010
Pros
Small download size Minimal complexity Allows viewing of a docx file
Cons
None -worked well first time
Summary
I received a docx file attachment which I could not view because I have Windows Office 2000. MS offers various softwares to upgrade Office 2000, but these are complex and huge. I just wanted to view the docx file, not modify my entire computer. So I found this application on CNET, CNET always has good stuff. This small and simple application downloaded fast and installed easily and worked the first time. I was able to view the docx attachment. Thank you Wonder Studio!
Excellent piece of docx viewer
aminsumonJune 24, 2010
Pros
Free, small, portable
Cons
I don't find any, all I need to view docx file and it served my purpose.
Summary
From the bottom of my heart I thank the developers associated with this software as it allow me to read docx file within less than a minute without going through painful new installation of ms word 2007.
DocX Viewer works
TruRevuJune 21, 2010
Pros
I'm reviewing the Win2k version of the program. The file name is DocXV2k.zip, and it is at epingsoft.com. There is nothing to install, just unzip the executable and run it. The Win2k version works under NT4 with SP6a. Well behaved little program.
Cons
Fine for just viewing. If you want to edit the document, then you must (1) hightlight it, (2) Ctrl-C to copy it, (3) open blank document in your editing program and (4) Ctrl-V to paste. An Edit menu is lacking in version 1.
Summary
Microsoft and others can make your software obsolete with file format "improvements". Thanks to epingsoft, the docx format is no problem for people running legacy office applications. You just launch DocXV.exe and open your docx file. This is a simple program that works, doesn't clutter the registry, doesn't try to "phone home" and contains no malware.

Developer’s Description

View DOCX documents without Microsoft Word.

DocX Viewer is a handy tool for viewing DOCX document without any version of MS Word. Microsoft adopts new format DOCX instead of traditional DOC in MS Word. But many users haven't upgrade their MS Word to 2007/2010, and some have no Word installed at all. But they may received Word 2007,2010 document in DOCX format from outside. This tool is designed for them to read these DOCX files.