# DOC Viewer

Free online DOC viewer for legacy Word documents. Open .doc and .dot files directly in your browser without uploading them.

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/viewers/doc

- **Category:** Word Documents

- **Supported formats:** .doc, .dot

## Overview

This DOC viewer renders older binary Word documents locally in your browser. Pick a sample or choose your own .doc or .dot file to read its text, formatting, and layout without installing Microsoft Word or converting the file first.

## When to use

- You received an older .doc file and only need to read it.
- You are on a device without Microsoft Word or a compatible converter.
- You want to preview a legacy document privately before opening it elsewhere.

## How it works

- Select a built-in sample or choose your own .doc or .dot file.
- The viewer parses the binary Word format and renders it in the browser with no upload.
- Read the content, then switch to another sample or load a different file any time.

## Use cases

- Reading contracts or reports saved in the legacy .doc format.
- Inspecting old Word templates (.dot) before reuse.
- Quickly opening a .doc attachment on a machine without Office.

## Samples

- **Simple DOC Document**: Minimal legacy Word document with basic paragraph content
- **Formatted DOC Document**: Legacy Word document containing styled text and formatting elements
- **DOC Table Document**: Legacy Word document that includes a table layout for structured content

## Frequently asked questions

### Is this DOC viewer free?

Yes. It runs in your browser for free and needs no registration or installation.

### Are my .doc files uploaded?

No. Files you open from your device stay on your device. Only public sample files come from the server.

### Which formats are supported?

The legacy binary Word formats .doc and .dot. For modern XML-based documents, use the DOCX viewer.

### Do I need Microsoft Word installed?

No. Rendering happens entirely in the browser, so you can preview .doc files on any operating system.

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