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.OPAL File Extension

A .OPAL file is a Microsoft Office User Settings File, created by Microsoft.

Open with Microsoft Office Customization Tool. Available for Windows.

What is a .OPAL file?

The .OPAL file extension is a type of file used by Microsoft Office, specifically with a tool called the Microsoft Office Customization Tool (OCT). This file contains important settings that help customize how Microsoft Office programs are installed on a computer. These settings are related to different languages, such as US English, German, or Spanish. This means that the .OPAL file has information that makes sure Microsoft Office can work well with the specific language you use.

The Microsoft Office Customization Tool is a special program that lets people change how Microsoft Office is set up before it's installed. For example, you can decide what the default font size should be, how the autocorrect feature should work, or what options should be checked for making sure files are safe and correct. This is really useful for businesses or schools that want all their computers to have the same settings in Microsoft Office.

To use these .OPAL files, you also need something called a .OPAX file, which is not specific to any language. Together, these files help create a custom setup file with the extension .MSP. This .MSP file is what actually gets used to install Microsoft Office with all the custom settings you've chosen.

If you have a .OPAL file and you want to open it or use it, you'll need the Microsoft Office Customization Tool. This tool is designed to work with these files and is the best way to make sure your Microsoft Office installation meets your specific needs and preferences.

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