Download TXT Sample Files
Download the sample TXT files below. These are available in different sizes, but all are in plain text.
What is a TXT File?
TXT files are simple text documents that often do not have any formatting and are in plain text, making them one of the most widely known and used document file types. TXT files can be opened with any word processing and text editing programs, which are mostly pre-installed on popular operating systems like macOS and Windows.
Moreover, plain text files are also recognized by a number of non-PC devices, including smartphones and the Amazon Kindle, as well as web browsers like Chrome and Firefox.
TXT sample files often contain structured or unstructured text data. Common uses include:
- Configuration Files: Store settings.
- Log Files: Record events.
- Data Storage: Simple data storage.
For Example, default .htaccess configuration file for WordPress is a simple text file:
# BEGIN WordPress
<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
RewriteEngine On
RewriteBase /
RewriteRule ^index\.php$ - [L]
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteRule . /index.php [L]
</IfModule>
# END WordPress
Common uses of TXT files:
TXT sample files have diverse uses across various domains:
- Configuration: Store settings and preferences.
- Logging: Record events and activities.
- Data Storage: Simple, lightweight data storage.
- Data Exchange: Transfer data between systems.
- Documentation: Provide instructions or information.
- Testing: Simulate input for software testing.
- Metadata: Include comments or context for data.