Text that contains no formatting (such as bold or italics) or special characters. It is simple and can be easily read by various systems and devices.

Plain text is unformatted and compatible across all platforms, making it accessible for screen readers and easy to share. However, it lacks the ability to include multimedia or advanced formatting, which can be limiting for some tasks. Explaining plain text to users can help them focus on simple data sharing, while also clarifying that it’s unsuitable for rich content needs.