What are Microsoft Wizard Files?

In simple terms, a Wizard is used to perform a multi-step task and consists of a simplified, sequential control for guiding users. Software wizards are used to guide a user through the software's interface to perform a task, especially if the task is complex. The wizard completes this through using dialog boxes that tell the user exactly what to do at each step to achieve their desired outcome.

Microsoft introduced the very first software wizard, Microsoft Publisher's Page Wizard, to help guide users with no graphic design skills make better-looking documents. Over time, Wizards began appearing in other Microsoft programs as well, including Access, Excel, Word, and other productivity applications. Because they proved to be so successful with helping users, Windows started using them to assist with other complex tasks such as printer and Internet configuration.

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WIZ — Format: Binary
A file with a “.WIZ” extension is used by Microsoft programs, like Word, to guide user through a sequence of steps for performing a particular task. The file itself can contain a number of things including macros and templates to the user interface elements about the wizard. When opened, a “.WIZ” file will open in Word and will use the macros stored inside it to guide a person through a process of performing tasks step-by-step. If it contains no macros, it will act as a simple Word file.

What are Microsoft Wizard Files?

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