Module Description

“Text” is a foundational word in the study of literature. In computing, we have to think about this word a little differently. This module shows you why and introduces you to a kind of computer text called “plain text.”

Learning Outcomes: What is Text?

At the completion of this module you should

1. Understand some different uses of the term “text” in computing
2. Be able to distinguish between “plain text” and other types of text
3. Understand some major uses of plain text for file types such as txt, html, and csv
4. Be able edit text effectively in a plain-text editor
5. Be able to write plain text files in Markdown
6. Be able to keep a journal of your learning for this course in Markdown
7. Understand how interoperability affects your freedom as a digital citizen