File Extension Library


.PIP File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: Settings Files

What are .PIP files and how to open them?

Can't open .PIP file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .PIP file.

What is a .PIP file extension?

.PIP file extension is created by Microsoft. .PIP has been classified as Settings Files.

.PIP is Office Personalized Settings File

Preference file used by Microsoft Office programs to store "Personalized Menus and Toolbars" settings; created by each Office application by evaluating what menu commands are used most; only commonly used commands are displayed in a shortened version of each menu.

PIP files are saved in the Application Data\Microsoft\Office directory and are named [program].pip. For example, Microsoft Word's menu settings file may be named "Word.pip" or "Word2.pip."

NOTE: The menu options in Office programs can be manually customized by selecting View → Toolbars → Customize, then clicking the "Options" tab.

List of all softwares that can open the Office Personalized Settings File
Windows
Microsoft Word 2016
Microsoft PowerPoint 2016
Microsoft Excel 2016

How to fix problems with .PIP files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .PIP files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .PIP file format
  2. You need to check the .PIP file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)