Text documents refer to files that primarily contain plain text characters and minimal formatting. They are commonly used for various purposes, such as creating written content, taking notes, and storing textual information. Text documents are often saved in simple file formats that focus on the content itself rather than complex layouts or multimedia elements. Here are some common examples of text document formats:

  1. TXT: Plain text files with no formatting. They are simple and can be opened with basic text editors.
  2. DOC and DOCX: Microsoft Word document formats used for word processing tasks. DOCX is the newer format with more features.
  3. ODT: Open Document Text format, used by open-source word processing software like LibreOffice.
  4. RTF: Rich Text Format, which supports basic formatting like bold, italics, and font styles.
  5. Markdown: A lightweight markup language used for creating formatted text using plain text editors.
  6. LaTeX: A typesetting system often used for creating documents with complex mathematical formulas and academic publications.
  7. HTML: Hypertext Markup Language is used for creating web pages and documents with hyperlinks and multimedia elements.
  8. PDF: Portable Document Format, which preserves the formatting of a document and is widely used for sharing documents electronically.

Text documents are versatile and widely used for creating written content, including essays, reports, articles, letters, and more. They are compatible with various software applications and can be easily shared and edited.