What Is the File Extension Sgm?

A text file is the name given to a document created on a computer that contains mostly typed words rather than still images, audio, or moving pictures. There are a number of file extensions associated with text files, including the .sgm extension.

Identification

A file with the .sgm file extension is known as a SGML file.

Source

SGML stands for Standard Generalized Markup Language, a computer language. Unlike other types of computers languages that are created to run programs, SGML is used as a format for documents.

Function

Sgm files are a type of text document saved in Standard Generalized Markup Language. The .sgm file extension serves as a marker to your computer, signaling that the file requires a text editor or word processing program to be accessed.

Programs

Programs that can save files in the .sgm format and also can open .sgm files include Panorama SGML viewer, Adobe Framemaker, and Corel WordPerfect Office X4. These programs are only available on Windows-based operating systems.

Considerations

If you receive an error message while trying to open a .sgm file, it is possible that you do not have a program capable of reading SGML properly installed on your computer.

References

• Sgm file