.AWK

AWK File

AWK programming language script file
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A .AWK file is associated with AWK programming language script, a developer file.

Developer: Free Software Foundation Category: Developer Files
OPENS ON Mac OS Linux
Related: .DO · .MD · .HEX · .XSD

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What is the AWK file format?

A file with the .AWK extension is a file known as AWK programming language script. It belongs to the Developer Files category. This format is associated with Free Software Foundation.

The reliable way to open a .AWK file is with software that recognises this exact format, rather than guessing from the file name. If you are not sure what created a file, our file identifier can read its first bytes and name the real format, even when the file has been renamed.

This page lists 5 programs that open .AWK files. A fully verified, hand-written description of this format is being prepared; until then, the details on this page are drawn directly from our database.

Format details

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FULL NAMEAWK programming language script file
DEVELOPERFree Software Foundation

Programs that open AWK files

Mac OS3 apps
awk
Linux2 apps
Vim
awk

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