Plain Text Vs Rich Text Files: Explained

This article pits plain text vs rich text and explains when to use either file type.

Plain text or .txt files are a simple and practical format that belongs in every writer or blogger's workflow.

A plain text file is a document that contains no formatting, images, colors or other types of markup. It also includes single line breaks and spacing.

A rich text file is the default format of popular word-processors like Microsoft Word, Apple Pages and Notes, a Google Doc, and even HTML emails...