.for Fortran source code
Text & source code
| MIME type | text/x-fortran |
|---|---|
| Description | Fortran source code |
| Category | Text & source code |
| Based on | text/plain |
| Other extensions | .f, .f90, .f95 |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .for file?
A .for file is a “Fortran source code” (MIME type text/x-fortran).
How do I open a .for file?
With any text editor – Notepad++, Visual Studio Code, or gedit and vim on Linux. The file contains readable text, possibly source code or configuration.
How can you tell a genuine .for 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.for shows the guessed type.
Which format is .for based on?
Technically a .for file is a subtype of “Plain text document” (text/plain), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .for?
The MIME type is text/x-fortran. In the Apache web server: AddType text/x-fortran .for; in nginx: types { text/x-fortran for; }.