text file

A "text file" is a simple type of computer file that contains only plain text, making it easy to read and edit across various platforms.

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Definition

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(technical)A digital file that contains only plain, human-readable text without any formatting or multimedia elements.

Example

  • You can open a text file with any basic text editor.
  • Logs are often saved in text files for easy access and readability.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "text file":

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