OLS File Extension
Microsoft Office List Shortcut
- File Type ols
- Developer Microsoft Corporation
- Popularity
- Application Microsoft Publisher
- Category Data Files
What is a OLS file?
Microsoft Office List Shortcut, identified by the OLS extension, is a Data Files type and includes 6196 files.
With the creation of the Microsoft Office List Shortcut (OLS), Microsoft introduced file format along with 242 programs built for their use.
OLS files are supported by Windows. You can open a OLS file using one of 2 programs, for example Microsoft Publisher and Microsoft Office.
How to open a OLS file?
The most common reason why a OLS file cannot be opened is the absence of required software. To fix this, select a compatible program from the list. Then visit the official developer website via the provided link, download the program, and install it on your system.
The most popular programs for working with OLS files are Microsoft Publisher and Microsoft Office. To get the latest version of Microsoft Publisher, open the Microsoft website where a universal installer for all operating systems is available.
Once setup is done, your operating system should assign Microsoft Publisher as the default app for OLS files.
Make Microsoft Publisher the default OLS viewer
Changing the default program in Windows
- Start by right-clicking on your OLS file and selecting the "Open With" option. From there, click "Choose another app" to continue;
- Inside the popup window, scroll through the list of applications and specifically choose Microsoft Publisher as the application to associate with your OLS file;
- Check the "Always use this app" checkbox and click "OK".
Change the default app to open files on Mac
- Right click or use Control + Left Click on the desired OLS file to access a dropdown menu of actions;
- Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
- Scroll down to the bottom of the window, where you will find the "Enable" menu. Default, "Recommended Programs" will be selected;
- In this menu, choose "All Programs" and navigate to Microsoft Publisher. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make it the default program.
Finding answers to OLS file problems
If you encounter issues with OLS files, don’t worry—most can be fixed with minor software adjustments. Refer to the troubleshooting tips below.
What are the signs that my OLS file is damaged?
Corrupted OLS data files may have one or more of the following symptoms:
- Opening or processing the file in Microsoft Publisher or other programs causes instability or crashes in the program;
- The file shows errors when trying to open it or does not open completely;
- Unexpected expansion of the total size of the OLS file;
- Working with the file triggers the display of error messages;
Why does Microsoft Publisher quit or crash unexpectedly?
Microsoft Publisher crashes can be attributed to outdated software. Make sure you have installed the latest updates for Microsoft products.
A computer restart is often the key to solving numerous common problems. That’s why, it is recommended to restart the computer before making any changes to the software settings.
What methods can be used to repair a damaged OLS file?
Use a recovery program to open the damaged OLS file and navigate to the "Repair" menu item. Wait for the recovery process to finish, as it will automatically repair damaged data files.