TEXT File Extension

TEXT file extension is created by Developer, also known as Plain Text File. TEXT has been classified as Text Files. You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open TEXT files in Leafpad program.

Plain Text File Type

What is a TEXT File Type?

TEXT files store text information that is supported by various text editors and advanced text processes, such as Microsoft Notepad, Apple TextEdit, Microsoft Word and Corel WordPerfect. These files are commonly used for notes, directions, log files, read files and d' other similar documents that do not need apos; appear d' a certain way.

Since TEXT does not support advanced formatting, you should use word processing software, such as Microsoft Word, to create more elaborate documents, such as a poster or newsletter, and save them as .DOCX files.

Free online TEXT Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .TEXT (Plain Text File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to TEXT, merge, split and compare the TEXT files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

TEXT Converter

Open TEXT

Edit TEXT

Compare TEXT Files

Merge TEXT Files

Split TEXT Files

TEXT Metadata Viewer

TEXT Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Plain Text File .TEXT File Extensions while opening the .TEXT files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open TEXT Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Plain Text File on your system such as Leafpad.
2. Associate default Leafpad Leafpad program for *.text (Plain Text File) files.
   
   

   Associate TEXT Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.TEXT (e.g example.text) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Leafpad Leafpad program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .text files.
   
   

   Associate TEXT Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.TEXT (e.g example.text) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Leafpad Leafpad program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Leafpad extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related TEXT File Extensions

TEXT default file extension is .TEXT and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for TEXT File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the TEXT files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open TEXT File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	AbiSource AbiWord 3 for Windows	Open Source	AbiSource
	Calibre 3 for Windows	Open Source	Calibre
	Richardson EditRocket 4 for Windows	Commercial	Richardson
	ActiveState Komodo Edit 9 for Windows	Open Source	ActiveState

Open TEXT File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Apple Finder 000 for MacOs	Included with OS	Apple Finder
	Calibre 3 for MacOs	Open Source	Calibre
	Richardson EditRocket 4 for MacOs	Commercial	Richardson
	ActiveState Komodo Edit 9 for MacOs	Open Source	ActiveState
	MacVim 7 for MacOs	Open Source	MacVim

Open TEXT file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	AbiSource AbiWord 3 for Linux	Open Source	AbiSource
	Calibre 3 for Linux	Open Source	Calibre
	Richardson EditRocket 4 for Linux	Commercial	Richardson
	ActiveState Komodo Edit 9 for Linux	Open Source	ActiveState
	Leafpad 000 for Linux	Free	Leafpad

Open TEXT file on Web

	Software	License	Developer
	Online TXT Reader 000 for Web	Free	Online TXT Reader

Open TEXT file on iOS

Open TEXT file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	Microsoft Office 000 for Android	Free+	Microsoft

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About TEXT - Plain Text File

Listed file converters are from the wide range of online file converter.

These are the most polular file/document converters based on the user's review and usage on the FileProInfo.