Embedded .txt files fail to open in Word documents (v9.4.0.129 / Win11)

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Do you want to: Report a bug

Description:
When opening an existing .docx file that already contains an embedded .txt attachment, double-clicking the embedded text object fails to open it. The issue is specifically about accessing pre-existing embedded .txt files, not about inserting new ones.

Steps to reproduce:

  1. Open ONLYOFFICE Document Editor (Desktop or Web).

  2. Open an existing .docx file that already contains an embedded .txt attachment.

  3. Double-click the embedded .txt object within the document.

  4. Result: The file fails to open / displays an error / remains blank. (Please specify which behavior you see)

Expected result:
The existing embedded .txt attachment should open correctly when double-clicked.

OS version: Windows 11 (24H2)
App version: 9.4.0.129
Downloaded from: ONLYOFFICE website
Installation guide used: Official Desktop Editors installer from ONLYOFFICE desktop and mobile apps | ONLYOFFICE

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Hi @zhangsan , thanks for the report, and welcome to the community!

This one is actually a missing feature rather than a bug — opening an embedded file object like this .txt by double-click isn’t supported in the editors yet. The icon shows in the document, but double-clicking it doesn’t do anything for now. The same goes for inserting these objects.

It’s already tracked as an enhancement on our side (ref — 47682), and we’ll update the thread once it’s available.

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Understood. Thank you for your hard work on this!