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txt

txt

3 4.6
A simple computer file that only contains plain text and no formatting
  • noun
  • /tɛkst/
  • Specialized
translation icon : archivo de texto
  • You can easily open a txt file with any text editor on your computer.
  • txt file

Examples

  • I was then directed to the location where the plug-in had saved the matrix in a .txt file format.

    Academic text (2012)
  • So I keep both text files, todo.txt and done.txt, in a folder in Dropbox.

    Blog text (7)
  • Checking to see if a .txt file exists and if not, creating one.

    Blog text (24)
  • And how would I go about picking two random lines from NameList.txt so I can pair them up to make a name?

    Blog text (23)
  • I would also recommend maintaining a basic readme.txt file for your own sake.

    Blog text (28)
  • Robots.txt files direct search engine spiders on how to view your site.

    Blog text (8)
  • The system centers around two text files, todo.txt and done.txt.

    Blog text (7)
  • The project documentation is saved in a txt file for easy access.

  • Make sure to save your notes as a txt file to ensure compatibility with all devices.

Synonyms

13 2.2

A collection of information saved on a computer under a name

is a specific kind that holds plain readable content and a common extension
text file
vstxt
  • Specialized
4 2.7

A computer file that has only plain text

is identified by a usual filename extension rather than by encoding
ASCII text file
vstxt
  • Specialized
3.5

A file that has only plain letters, numbers, and symbols with no special formatting

allows plain readable content using broader encodings such as Unicode

How Accessible

txt
  • Specialized
3 4.6
data file
7 3.4
binary file
  • Specialized
1 4.7
binary blob
  • Specialized
9.1

Surface Forms

txt singular
txts plural

Etymology

Txt is a short form of text, which means 'written words', and it names the simple '.txt' file that holds only plain writing with no style or pictures, so any device can open it.