.exportedui

Extension: Microsoft Office Exported UI Customization File

Developer: Microsoft

The .exportedui file extension is linked to Microsoft Office and represents a customized user interface (UI) element. These files store settings that alter the look and feel of your Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. Think of it as a snapshot of your personalized toolbar layout, ribbon customizations, or specific settings related to how certain features appear. This allows you to easily transfer your preferred UI configuration from one Office program to another, or even to a different computer, maintaining consistency across your work environment. For example, if you’ve meticulously arranged your Excel ribbon for optimal workflow, you could export that configuration as an .exportedui file and import it into your Word application, saving you the time of recreating the layout. The file doesn’t contain any document data; it solely focuses on UI alterations.

Opening an .exportedui file is straightforward. You can’t directly open it like a typical document; instead, the import process happens within a Microsoft Office application. To use it, launch the Office application (e.g., Word) where you wish to apply the customizations. Typically, you’ll need to navigate to the application’s options or settings menu, look for a section related to customization or importing settings, and then browse to locate your .exportedui file. The exact steps might vary slightly depending on the specific Office version and application, so referring to the application’s help documentation may be beneficial. Once imported, your chosen customizations will be applied, reflecting the preferences saved within the .exportedui file. Remember that these files are application-specific, meaning a file exported from Excel won’t be directly importable into, say, Outlook.