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Null files are used frequently when troubleshooting software or hardware problems, but opening a null file isn’t as simple as it seems. Here are five of the most common ways to open a null file and what you need to know about each one.
What is a null File?
The null file is a special type of file that you can use for several different purposes. For example, if you wanted to override an existing file and its contents without altering it in any way, you could create a null file with that same name as long as it had nothing inside it. A null file doesn’t need to have any specific contents. It simply needs to be empty.
5 Best Working Methods to Open a null File
Some of these are meant for beginners, some are advanced methods. Keep an eye out for all of them, though, because there’s something in here for everyone. If you still can’t get your null file open, post in our comments and we’ll try and help you out.
Making Use of Universal File Viewers
There are times when we need to view a file that doesn’t have an associated application, like .CND or .XML files. If you find yourself with one of these files and need to view it, try using one of these universal viewers. They can open most common file types without having you go out and download individual programs for each format.
Use Text Editors to Open a Null Files
There are many different text editors on Windows and Mac, but they all follow similar conventions. That means that if you know how to open a null file in Notepad or TextEdit, then you should be able to open them in other popular text editors like Sublime Text or NotePad++.
Using Online Null File Openers
Unfortunately, there are no online openers for null files. You’ll have to use one of these methods. Here’s an overview of each method
Open a Null File with Right Programme
You can only open null files with right programme. If you are using it as an external application, such as Word or Excel, but nothing is displayed after loading, it may be because there is no way for them to open your file without updating their software first. In that case, you need to upgrade and check if it can open your null file now. If not, change your MS Office and try opening again.
Open a Null File Just as Normal
Most often, when you want to open a null file, you simply double-click on it and it opens as you would expect. So simple!