Document file format

A document file format is like a special code or language that helps computers understand how to show us documents. Imagine if you wanted to give your friend a message in a secret code that only you both know. That's kind of like what a document format is.

Different types of documents, like Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF, have their own special code or language. When you save a document on your computer, you can choose which language or format to use. This is important because different formats can have different features or be compatible with different types of software or devices.

When you open a document file on your computer, your computer reads the code or language and translates it into what you can see on the screen. This is kind of like how you would have to decode a secret message to read it.

Knowing about document file formats can help you make sure that the document you're creating or sharing can be accessed and opened by other people or devices. It's like making sure that everyone knows the secret code so you can read each other's messages.