RTF
RTF, or Rich Text Format, is a document file format from Microsoft designed for cross-platform compatibility, allowing for the exchange of text and basic formatting across different operating systems and word processors. It preserves formatting like bold, italics, and fonts, but it is less advanced than formats like .docx, and is often considered more secure because it cannot support macros or scripting.
What RTF is and how it works
Cross-platform compatibility: RTF files can be opened on different operating systems like Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as various applications, including word processors like Microsoft Word and WordPad.
Formatting and content: It supports basic formatting such as bold, italics, and font styles, along with embedding images, charts, and other objects.
Plain text with instructions: An RTF file is essentially a plain text file that contains text along with specific "control words" that tell an application how to display the text and other content.
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