plain text
"Plain text" refers to text that lacks any form of formatting or encryption, making it universally readable and editable.
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Definition
B2Computing
(technical)Text that contains no formatting or styling information, and can be read and edited by any text editor.
Example
- She saved the document as plain text to ensure it could be opened on any device.
- A plain text file usually has a .txt extension.
C1Cryptography
(technical)Data that is not encrypted and can be easily read without decryption.
Example
- Before encryption, the message exists as plain text.
- Hackers often look for plain text passwords in unsecured databases.
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