.TAB File Overview

File Extension:	TAB
File Type Description:	Tab Separated Data File
File Type Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Primary Associated Software:	Microsoft Excel
Primary Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation

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What is File Extension TAB?

Release of the Microsoft Notepad software program prompted the development of the Tab Separated Data File file type by Microsoft Corporation. Internal website statistics show that TAB files are most popular with users in United States and those running the Windows 10 operating system. A majority of people seeking info on TAB files are using the Google Chrome browser.

Associated Developers and Software

	Microsoft Word by Microsoft Corporation
	Typinator by Ergonis Software
	Microsoft Excel by Microsoft Corporation
	Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation
	ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop by ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute)
	MapInfo Professional by Pitney Bowes
	MacroMates TextMate by MacroMates
	Golden Software Surfer by Golden Software LLC

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Top TAB File User Browsers

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Top User Operating Systems


Windows 10	Windows 11	Windows 6	Windows 8.1

Associated Operating Systems

	Windows
	Mac
	iOS
	Android
	Linux

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.INF	Parametric Technology Corporation	Temporary Files	Pro/ENGINEER Temporary
.CSI	ContentServ	Developer Files	ContentServ Include File
.1ST	Microsoft Corporation	Data Files	Visual FoxPro Documenting Wizard List