OTS File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
Format Type OpenDocument Spreadsheet Template
File Extension .ots
MIME Type application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet-template
Developed By OASIS (Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards)
Based On XML
First Released May 2005
Compression Yes, ZIP Compression
Archive Structure ZIP Archive Containing Multiple XML Files
Template Features Predefined Spreadsheet Structure and Style
Editability Editable with Compatible Software
Accessibility Freely Accessible and Open Standard
Encryption Supports File Encryption
File Integration Supports Embedding of Fonts, Images, and Other Media
Compatibility Compatible with Multiple Spreadsheet Applications
Use Case Template for Spreadsheets, Budget Plans, Financial Calculations, etc.
Advantages Open Format, Widely Supported, Compressible
Limitations May Not Support All Features of Proprietary Spreadsheet Software
Standardization OASIS Standard, ISO/IEC 26300
Interoperability High, Due to Its Open Standard Nature
Scalability Supports Large Datasets Within Spreadsheets
Scripting Support Supports Embedded Scripts for Advanced Functionality