: Text files can be opened by virtually any operating system or software, from basic text editors like Notepad to advanced IDEs used by developers.

: Due to their lack of metadata and formatting (no bold, italics, or embedded images), they load almost instantly and consume minimal storage space.

: For example, IETF draft versions like draft-ietf-oauth-saml2-bearer-23 are often hosted as .txt files for easy technical review.