CLS file - How do I open a .cls file?
The table below provides useful information about the .cls file extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .cls file?
- What program do I need to open a .cls file?
- How can the .cls file be opened, edited or printed?
- How can I convert .cls files to another format?
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5 extension(s) and 1 alias(es) found in database
✅ CLASS Group Abbreviation

The CLS isn't a filename extension, it is the abbreviated name of release group. (CLASS)
✅ Visual Basic Class Module

The CLS file is a Visual Basic Class Module. Dynamic data structures generally consist of at least some simple data storage (in our case, it will be a class module), along with a linkage to the next element in the structure.
✅ ArcInfo Geocoding Classification Data

The CLS file is an ArcInfo Geocoding Classification Data. ArcInfo is a complete and extensible geographic information system.
✅ LaTeX Document Class Data

The CLS file is a LaTeX Document Class Data. LaTeX is a high-quality typesetting system, with features designed for the production of technical and scientific documentation. LaTeX is the de facto standard for the communication and publication of scientific documents.
✅ AOL Instant Messenger Class Data

The CLS file is an AOL Instant Messenger Class Data. AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) is an advertisement-supported proprietary instant messaging and presence computer program which uses the OSCAR instant messaging protocol and the TOC protocol to allow registered users to communicate in real time.
✅ Java Class Data

The CLASS file is a Java Class Data. CLASS file contains bytecodes for the Java Virtual Machine. Java is a class-based, object-oriented programming language that is designed to have as few implementation dependencies as possible.
Other types of files may also use the .cls file extension.
🚫 The .cls file extension is often given incorrectly!
According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:
Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
We found the following similar file extensions in our database:
🔴 Can't open a .cls file?
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:
Windows cannot open this file:
example.cls
To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it...
If you don't know how to set the .cls file association, check the FAQ.
🔴 Can I change the extension of files?
Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format.
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