The .TXT format represents plain text files. These files store text without formatting like fonts or images. The content of a .TXT file is alphanumeric characters, punctuation, and symbols. TXT files ...
The .TXT format represents plain text files. These files store text without formatting like fonts or images. The content of a .TXT file is alphanumeric characters, punctuation, and symbols. TXT files use ASCII or UTF-8 encoding. This allows many systems and applications to read and process them.
TXT stands for “Text Document.” The file extension is .txt. TXT files contain unformatted text. To open a TXT file, most operating systems have word processors like “Editor” or “TextEdit.” TXT files only allow changing font style and size. People often use these simple files to save short notes.
You may see a file ending in .txt. These files launch with certain applications. Some .txt files hold data, not documents. So they are not meant to view.
On Windows, Notepad makes .txt files. On macOS, TextEdit makes and edits TXT files. TXT is a plain text document. It does not need special programs to open. DOC files differ as they require specific software.
How can I create a .txt file on my computer? Many file types use the TXT extension. But most are not compatible. You likely need other applications to use them. The Plain Text Format and Ocean Data View program were made by N/A. Plain Text Format files were probably made in Ocean Data View.
