DOCM File Documentation


Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .docm
Format Type Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document
MIME Type application/vnd.ms-word.document.macroEnabled.12
Developed by Microsoft
Macro Support Yes
File Structure ZIP-compressed package
XML Format Open XML
Encryption Support Yes
Primary Use Word processing documents with macros
Compatibility Microsoft Word 2007 and later
Editability Editable
Text Encoding UTF-8/UTF-16
Compression ZIP Compression
Part of Office Open XML file formats
Scripting Language VBA (Visual Basic for Applications)
Storage of Macros Within document
Security Can contain potentially harmful macros
Advantage Enables automation and complex functionalities
Disadvantage Potential security risks from macros
Interoperability Good with Microsoft Office Suite, limited with others