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{{DISPLAYTITLE: Opening a File that asks for a Filter }} <section begin=question/> '''I downloaded an OpenOffice.org file, but when I try to open it, I'm prompted to select a filter. How do I open this file?''' <section end=question/> <section begin=answer/> This file may be compressed. Uncompress the file (with a program such as WinZip, Pkzip or other) or untar it using the tar command (on Linux systems) and re-try. <section end=answer/> [[Category:Documentation/FAQ/General]]

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