.TXT File Extension
Full form: Text File
What is a .txt file?
A plain text file with no formatting, fonts or images. It is the simplest and lightest document type. Files that end with .txt belong to the document family of file types, so your computer links them with a suitable program automatically.
Where is .txt used?
Quick notes, logs, configuration files and README files. Because the format is so common, almost every modern device and software understands it.
Examples of .txt file names
notes.txt, readme.txt
How to open a .txt file
You can open it with: Notepad, TextEdit, any code editor. If it does not open, check that the file is not damaged and that you have downloaded it fully; also confirm that the extension was not renamed by mistake.
Quick tips
Never rename a file just to change its extension, because that does not convert the data inside. Use a proper converter or the Save As / Export option. Keep a backup copy of important document files before editing them.