Opening TEXT Files

The TEXT file type is primarily associated with Sublime.

TEXTFile Extension TEXT
File extension: TEXT
File type:  text document

What is a TEXT file?

TEXT files mostly belong to Sublime by Sublime. A TEXT file contains a plain text document generated by various programs deliberately created by a user. This file is essentially the same as a TXT file. It can be created or edited with a plain text editor. TEXT is also the filename extension of an e-book file saved in plain text format. yBook paperbook emulator and e-book read can read a TEXT file.

How to open a TEXT file

You need a suitable software like Sublime to open a TEXT file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your TEXT file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a TEXT file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert TEXT files:

  1. Sublime by Sublime
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. TEXT files are often referred to as Sublime simple text files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. yBook (e-book) by Spacejock Software
    yBook is an e-book reader and paper book emulation software. It can read an e-book saved in a TEXT file. This file format is classified as eBook.

TEXT file format:

To view or edit TEXT files you need to know the file format, because it determines how the data in this file is stored. The initial characters of a file are called signature, sometimes also referred to as "magic bytes". The signature can be used to infer the file format. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. Below you will find our evaluation of the TEXT files:

TEXT is a very common file type and mainly uses a special format.

You can get all the details of your TEXT file by dragging it onto this page or by clicking the button "Choose your .text file to analyze" above.

Technical Data for TEXT File Extension

File classification:
Simple text file
Related files:
reloc, rdata, data, pdata, procpar, rsrc_1, elf, fid, vft, certificate, text_1, pe, rodata, 1, dll, check, pyd, gfids, file, vmp0, asc, owl, inc
Mime type:

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: txtfile
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE %1

ProgramID: htfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows NT\HYPERTRM.EXE

ProgramID: txtfile
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\SysWow64\NOTEPAD.EXE


a text text document is a special file format by Sublime and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with TEXT files

  • Associate the TEXT file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open text documents. Because only the current version supports the latest TEXT file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Sublime manufacturer website after an available Sublime update.
  • To make sure that your TEXT file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .TEXT file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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