What is MIME type "application/x-vnd.oasis.opendocument.formula-template"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

MIME type application/x-vnd.oasis.opendocument.formula-template refers to a file used as a template for formula documents in the OpenDocument standard. It is part of the OASIS document formats and provides a starting framework for documents that focus on mathematical formulas.

This file is designed to store layout, formatting rules, and sample mathematical expressions. It is ideal for users who need a consistent template to create formula-rich documents over and over again.

Template reuse: It helps create new formula documents with pre-set structure and styling.
Standard compliance: It follows the OpenDocument guidelines set by OASIS, ensuring interoperability across compliant software.
Efficient workflows: It simplifies repetitive tasks by starting with a ready-to-use format.

The file uses the ODFT format. For more details on how OpenDocument works, visit OASIS OpenDocument.

Associated file extensions

.odft

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:


    Content-Type: application/x-vnd.oasis.opendocument.formula-template

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:


    <a href="file.dat" type="application/x-vnd.oasis.opendocument.formula-template">Download file</a>

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:


    const http = require('http');    
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {    
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'application/x-vnd.oasis.opendocument.formula-template');    
      res.end('Content here');    
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.odft

FAQ

What is a MIME type?

A MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) type is a standard that indicates the nature and format of a document, file, or assortment of bytes. MIME types are defined and standardized in IETF's RFC 6838.

MIME types are important because they help browsers and servers understand how to process a file. When a browser receives a file from a server, it uses the MIME type to determine how to display or handle the content, whether it's an image to display, a PDF to open in a viewer, or a video to play.

MIME types consist of a type and a subtype, separated by a slash (e.g., text/html, image/jpeg, application/pdf). Some MIME types also include optional parameters.

How do I find the MIME type for a file?

You can check the file extension or use a file identification tool such as file --mime-type on the command line. Many programming languages also provide libraries to detect MIME types.

Why are multiple MIME types listed for one extension?

Different applications and historical conventions may use alternative MIME identifiers for the same kind of file. Showing them all helps ensure compatibility across systems.