dotxt

Dotxt is a file extension commonly associated with plain text files. These files store unformatted text data, meaning they do not contain any special styling information such as font types, sizes, colors, or layout. This simplicity makes .txt files universally compatible across most operating systems and text editing software.

The primary purpose of a .txt file is to store raw textual information. This can range from simple notes and lists to configuration settings for software, source code for programming, or the content of an email. Because they are unformatted, .txt files are often used for data exchange where specific formatting might cause compatibility issues. They are also frequently employed for storing plain text data that needs to be easily processed by machines or programs.

Opening a .txt file typically involves using a basic text editor. On Windows, Notepad is the default application. macOS users can utilize TextEdit, and Linux distributions usually come with editors like Gedit or Nano. More advanced text editors and integrated development environments (IDEs) can also open and edit .txt files, often providing additional features like syntax highlighting if the text represents code. The .txt format is considered one of the most fundamental and widely used file types in computing due to its straightforward nature and broad applicability.