plain text file
[/pleɪn tɛkst faɪl/]
nounpl: plain text files
arquivo de texto simples
1. A computer file containing only unformatted text characters without any styling, formatting, or special encoding
A plain text file can be opened and read by any text editor.
Um arquivo de texto simples pode ser aberto e lido por qualquer editor de texto.
2. A file format that stores data using only ASCII or Unicode characters without fonts, colors, or layout information
The configuration file was saved as a plain text file to ensure compatibility across different systems.
O arquivo de configuração foi salvo como um arquivo de texto simples para garantir compatibilidade entre diferentes sistemas.
3. A document that contains raw, human-readable text without binary or proprietary formatting
Programmers often prefer plain text files for writing code and documentation.
Os programadores frequentemente preferem arquivos de texto simples para escrever código e documentação.
In both Brazilian and American computing contexts, plain text files are considered the gold standard for interoperability and long-term digital preservation. They are widely used in software development, data science, and documentation because they transcend platform limitations. In Brazil, IT professionals and developers commonly use the term 'arquivo de texto simples' in technical documentation and conversations.
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