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How to Open RTF Files on Windows 10 [3 Super Quick Ways]
Opening RTF files is important as they store document formatting.
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Key notes
First, let’s clear out what is an RTF file. RTF, otherwise Rich Text Format, is a text file format that saves document formatting such as bold, italic, and images.
Thus, it’s better to save a text document that includes bold formatting as an RTF instead of TXT.
Microsoft introduced RTF in the 1980s, but the company no longer updates the format. As such, RTF might be a slightly antiquated file type.
Nevertheless, there are plenty of Windowsword processorsandtext editorsthat support the RTF file type.
MS Word, Corel WordPerfect,OpenOffice, LibreOffice, Notepad++, and AbiWord open rich text documents.
You can clickFileand selectOpento edit an RTF file in most compatiblesoftware.
How can I open RTF files on Windows 10?
1. Open RTF documents by converting them to PDF files
The easiest and most secure way to open an RTF file on your PC is by using Adobe Reader DC to convert it to PDF. This way your file will be safe and easy to share.
Taking advantage of the numerous functions of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC means that you will need fewer programs installed on your system, making it faster and more stable.
Additionally, you can even convert files to and from PDF and share them easily.
Here’s a quick overview of all the other features Adobe Acrobat Reader DC has to offer:
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
2. Open RTF documents With Google Drive
Google Drive(GD) is cloud storage with which you can save documents and then edit them via Docs and Slides.
Google Drivealso gives you 15 GB of storage without a subscription fee. You canset up a Google+ accountif required, and then you can open an RTF file in Google Drive.
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First, access the site atdrive.google.comto open Google Drive.
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Click onMy Driveand select theUpload filesoption from the menu.
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Select the RTF file to save it inGoogle Driveand click theOKbutton.
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WhenGoogle Driveincludes your selected document, right-click the RTF file’s icon.
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Click onOpen Withand selectGoogle Docsfrom the list.
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Note that opening an RTF in Google Docs generates a second copy of the document in Google Drive with a GDOC file format, which is the edited file.
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Edit the file as you desire in Google Docs.
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ClickFile,selectDownload asand chooseRich Text Formatto restore the file back to RTF when you’ve finished editing.
However, you can also open a rich text file within Chrome or other browsers that support Google’s web apps.
3. Open RTF documents Online with Google Chrome
So you can RTF documents without any additionalsoftware. Open the RTF documents inGoogle Driveto edit them. Or open the linked Rich Text Format documents in browser tabs with Docs Online Viewer.
You can also open linked RTF files on website pages or search engines in Chrome with Docs Online Viewer.
This extension supports Rich Text Format so that you can open online RTF documents within Chrome.
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Matthew Adams
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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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