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Basic information about TEXT file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension TEXT(*.TEXT or *.text), you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the TEXT file yourself.

There are 3 file types using the TEXT file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the TEXT file with their brief description and a list of programs that support TEXT file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the TEXT file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the TEXT file?
  • How to open a TEXT file?
  • What programs do I need to open a TEXT file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a TEXT file?
  • How to convert TEXT files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to TEXT file format?


1.Detail information about TEXT file extension: Markdown Markup Language File

File type Markdown Markup Language File Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description TEXT file is a Markdown Markup Language File. The text file extension is associated with files that contains data in Markdown markup language. Markdown is a lightweight markup language, to write using an easy-to-read, easy-to-write plain text format, then convert it to structurally valid XHTML (or HTML).

Software programs that will open, edit or convert TEXT files

Windows
Markdown
Microsoft Windows NotePad
NotePad++ text editor
Markdown

macOS
TextEdit

Linux
gedit


2.Detail information about TEXT file extension: Plain Text File

File type Plain Text File Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description TEXT file is a Plain Text File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TEXT files

Windows
Any text editor
ABC Amber Text Converter
NotePad++
Windows NotePad

macOS
Any text editor
TextEdit

Linux
gedit


3.Detail information about TEXT file extension: ArchiCAD For MAC Geometric Description Language File

File type ArchiCAD For MAC Geometric Description Language File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description TEXT file is a ArchiCAD For MAC Geometric Description Language File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TEXT files

Windows
ArchiCAD



How to convert TEXT files to another file format?

There are 18 records in our database eligible for TEXT files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve TEXT to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to TEXT file format?

There are 59 records in our database eligible for another files to TEXT file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to TEXT conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a TEXT file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.TEXT”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the TEXT extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support TEXT file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of TEXT files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a TEXT file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a TEXT file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a TEXT file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the TEXT file is damaged.
  • Whether the TEXT file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the TEXT file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the TEXT file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the TEXT file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a TEXT file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a TEXT file.

If the TEXT file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.