text document
[/tekst ˈdɑːkjəmənt/]
nounpl: text documents
documento de texto
1. A digital or physical file containing written or typed content, typically in plain text format or formatted text (such as .txt, .doc, .docx)
I saved the report as a text document on my computer.
Salvei o relatório como um documento de texto no meu computador.
2. Any document whose primary content is written language rather than images, audio, or video
The archive contains thousands of historical text documents from the 19th century.
O arquivo contém milhares de documentos de texto históricos do século XIX.
3. In computing, a file format that stores textual information without complex formatting or styling
A text document uses plain text encoding to ensure compatibility across different platforms.
Um documento de texto usa codificação de texto simples para garantir compatibilidade entre diferentes plataformas.
In Brazil, 'documento de texto' is the standard technical term used in both IT and office contexts. The term has become increasingly important with the digitalization of documents and the widespread use of word processors. In Portugal, the equivalent would use 'ficheiro de texto' due to different terminology preferences in European Portuguese.
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