.WBK File Extension
Microsoft Word Document Backup File
| Developer | Microsoft |
| Popularity |
3.5 | 39 Votes |
What is a WBK file?
A WBK file is a backup file created by Microsoft Word, a popular word processor for Windows and macOS. It contains a backup copy of a Word document, such as a .DOCX or .DOC file, and is used to recover a document in the event that it is deleted or corrupted.
More Information
WBK backup files are automatically created for a Word document when you save the document, but the "Always create backup copy" option must be enabled in Word. This option is turned off by default but you can access the option and turn it on by following these instructions:
- Word 2003 - Navigate to Tools → Options → Save.
- Word 2007 - Select Word Options → Advanced from the Microsoft Office Button.
- Word 365 - Select File → More... → Options → Advanced, then scroll down to the "Save" section.
NOTE: If a WBK file is not found on your system, there may also be an auto-save file (.ASD) you can load with Word to recover your document.
How to open a WBK file
You can open a WBK file with Microsoft Word in Windows and macOS. To open a WBK file, select File → Open, navigate to the WBK file, and click Open.
Programs that open WBK files
WordPerfect Workbook
| Developer | Corel |
| Popularity |
2.6 | 8 Votes |
A WBK file may also be a workbook created by an old version of Corel WordPerfect, a word processor for MS-DOS and Windows. Current versions of WordPerfect do not create and cannot open WBK files.
How to open a WBK file
While you could open WBK files with some previous versions of Corel WordPerfect, current versions of WordPerfect do not support the WBK format.