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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
text fileASCII fileunformatted text fileraw text file
Antonyms / Antônimos
formatted filebinary filerich text file

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arquivo de texto simples
Standard translation used in most contexts
São Paulo
arquivo de texto puro
Alternative variant sometimes used in technical contexts
Portugal
ficheiro de texto simples
Uses 'ficheiro' instead of 'arquivo' following European Portuguese conventions
General USA English
plain text file
Standard technical term in computing

Related Words

text editorASCII encodingUTF-8file formatencodingmarkup language

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep it simple with a plain text file
export as plain text
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