text file
/ˈtɛkst faɪl/ · text.file
noun
- A type of computer file that contains plain text, without formatting or binary data. She saved her notes as a text file to easily edit them later.
- A file that contains human-readable text, often used for configuration, log files, or simple data storage. The programmer used a text file to store the application's settings.
Did you know? The first text files were created in the 1960s, using punched cards to store and transfer data.