.fods ODS spreadsheet (Flat XML)
Documents & office
| MIME type | application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet-flat-xml |
|---|---|
| Description | ODS spreadsheet (Flat XML) |
| Acronym | FODS – OpenDocument Spreadsheet (Flat XML) |
| Category | Documents & office |
| Based on | application/xml |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .fods file?
A .fods file is a “ODS spreadsheet (Flat XML)” (MIME type application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet-flat-xml). FODS stands for OpenDocument Spreadsheet (Flat XML).
How do I open a .fods file?
With an office suite: LibreOffice (free, Windows/macOS/Linux) opens most document formats, as do Microsoft Office or the vendor’s own app.
How can you tell a genuine .fods file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.fods shows the guessed type.
Which format is .fods based on?
Technically a .fods file is a subtype of “XML document” (application/xml), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .fods?
The MIME type is application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet-flat-xml. In the Apache web server: AddType application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet-flat-xml .fods; in nginx: types { application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet-flat-xml fods; }.