textdokument

Textdokument is a digital file that primarily contains human-readable textual content. It can be plain text with no formatting or formatted text that includes styling or structural marks. In computing, a textdokument is distinguished from binary files by its content, which can be interpreted as characters without specialized software to render layout.

Plain text documents typically use encodings such as ASCII or UTF-8 and are saved with extensions like .txt or .text. Formatted or rich text documents use markup or embedded styling and include formats such as Rich Text Format (.rtf) and office-oriented formats (.odt, .docx, .doc).

A textdokument can be created and edited with simple text editors or with word processors. Plain text favors portability and interoperability, while formatted documents preserve visual appearance but may rely on proprietary software or specific versions.

Common concerns involve encoding consistency, line endings, metadata, and version control. Plain text is well-suited for version control and long-term preservation, because it remains readable and free from platform-specific features.

In practice, a textdokument covers drafts, logs, configuration files, notes, documentation, and source code snippets. It plays a central role in workflows requiring human-readable content and easy editing across systems.