.txt
Unformatted text document that stores characters without rich layout.
About this format
TXT files contain plain Unicode or ASCII text with no styling, images, or page layout. They are used for notes, logs, configuration examples, and machine-readable data.
Safety guidance
Plain text does not execute code, but files can hide unusual encoding or misleading content.
Compatible software
- Windows Notepad
- Apple TextEdit
- Visual Studio Code
- gedit