Types of TXT Files

Principal TXT Type

.TXT

File Ext:	.txt
Type:	Plain Text File

Plain unformatted text document written in ASCII text. It is often used for documents that do not need to be formatted such as log files and readme files. Simple text editors and word processing programs can open these files.

Programmer:	Sublime HQ Pty Ltd
Division:	Text Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.txt

Software Programs That Open The Plain Text File:

Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

Linux

Notepad++ by Don Ho

Windows

Mac

Linux

MacroMates TextMate by MacroMates

Mac

Microsoft Word by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

Microsoft WordPad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Gedit by GNOME

Linux

Apple TextEdit by Apple

Mac

Sublime Text by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd

Windows

Mac

Linux

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TXT File Complications

Issues Opening TXT Files

Microsoft Notepad Removed

Double-clicking your TXT file prompts the message "- Can't Open TXT File". Customarily, this means that Microsoft Notepad is not installed on - . Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you don't have Microsoft Notepad installed, and you know of another program to open your TXT file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".

Wrong Version of Microsoft Notepad is Installed

It is possible that your version of Microsoft Notepad isn't able to open your Plain Text File file due to incompatibility. Installing the latest version of Microsoft Notepad from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. Most of the time your Plain Text File file was created by a newer Microsoft Notepad than what you have installed.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the TXT file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Conclusion: The majority of TXT file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft Notepad version installed.

Associated Difficulties Loading TXT Files

Even with the correct version of Microsoft Notepad installed, you can still experience difficulties opening TXTs. If you are continuing to have errors with loading TXT files, other external issues might be to blame. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Invalid TXT file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Corruption of the TXT file description inside the Registry
• Invalid installation of a TXT-associated program (eg. Microsoft Notepad)
• TXT file corruption
• TXT file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Hardware related to TXTs has device driver corruption
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Plain Text File file