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What is DOC?
DOC is the legacy Microsoft Word format used before Office 2007. While older, it remains common in archived documents and older systems.
Format Details
- Full Name
- Microsoft Word 97-2003
- Extension
- .doc
Key Features
- Legacy support
- Microsoft Office
- Wide compatibility
- Editable
What is ABW?
ABW is the native XML-based document format of AbiWord, a lightweight open-source word processor popular on Linux and older hardware. It stores text and formatting in a human-readable XML structure.
Format Details
- Full Name
- AbiWord Document
- Extension
- .abw
Key Features
- Open source
- XML-based
- Lightweight
- Linux native
DOC vs ABW
| Feature | DOC | ABW |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Microsoft Word 97-2003 | AbiWord Document |
| Extension | .doc | .abw |
| Best For | Legacy support | Open source |