proprietary text format
[prə-ˈprī-ə-ˌter-ē ˈtekst ˈfȯr-ˌmat]
nounpl: proprietary text formats
formato de texto proprietário
1. A file format for storing and displaying text that is owned and controlled by a specific company or organization, not open to public modification or use without permission
Microsoft Word's .docx format is considered a proprietary text format, though it has become more standardized in recent years.
O formato .docx do Microsoft Word é considerado um formato de texto proprietário, embora tenha se tornado mais padronizado nos últimos anos.
2. A text encoding or storage system whose specifications are kept confidential or restricted by the copyright holder
The software company refused to disclose the specifications of their proprietary text format, making it difficult for users to migrate their documents.
A empresa de software recusou-se a divulgar as especificações de seu formato de texto proprietário, dificultando a migração de documentos pelos usuários.
In Brazil and internationally, awareness of proprietary text formats has grown due to concerns about digital sovereignty and data accessibility. Tech-savvy Brazilians often advocate for open formats like ODF (Open Document Format) as alternatives. In the USA and corporate environments, proprietary formats remain common despite pushback from open-source advocates and organizations focused on digital rights.
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