SGL File Extension

What is SGL file?

Full format name of files that use SGL extension is OpenOffice.org/StarOffice Master Document. SGL files are supported by software applications available for devices running , Windows. SGL file format, along with 574 other file formats, belongs to the Document Files category. The most popular program for handling SGL files is StarOffice, but users can choose among 5 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Oracle Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theStarOffice software, but also about SGL and other supported file formats.

Programs which support SGL file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with SGL files, divided into 2 categories based on operating system on which they are available. Files with SGL extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with SGL extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening SGL files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with SGL extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install StarOffice software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports SGL files installed on the system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing StarOffice or different compatible program, such as Apache OpenOffice, LibreOffice Writer, OpenOffice.org Writer. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support SGL files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit StarOffice website and download the installer.

Step 2. Update StarOffice to the latest version

If you already have StarOffice installed on your systems and SGL files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of StarOffice installed, it may not support SGL format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using StarOffice.

Step 3. Assign StarOffice to SGL files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate SGL files with latest version of StarOffice you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the SGL file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where StarOffice is installed, check the Always use this app to open SGL files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with SGL extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with SGL extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the SGL is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the SGL file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The SGL may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the SGL is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the SGL file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the SGL file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic SGL file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with SGL extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the OpenOffice.org/StarOffice Master Document file.

4. Check whether your system can handle StarOffice

If the systems has insufficient resources to open SGL files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with OpenOffice.org/StarOffice Master Document file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with SGL files affecting older versions of given software.

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