Which description of the plain text file format is most accurate?

A plain text file stores readable characters without rich formatting, so it does not use binary code as its defining format or support features like bold and italics. It can be opened by many basic text editors, not just special software. Programmers commonly use plain text files to write and store source code, so “used by programmers for source code” is the most accurate description.

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