: True .txt files do not support bolding, italics, or images.

: The author's name is part of the sentence followed by the year in parentheses, e.g., "Smith (2020) stated...".

For developers or researchers, "proper" .txt files are defined by their simplicity and broad compatibility.

: Both the author and year appear in parentheses at the end of a sentence, e.g., "(Smith, 2020)".

: ASCII or UTF-8 are the standard encodings for ensuring a .txt file renders properly across different applications.

In linguistics, a "proper" or complete text is often defined by the : Cohesion : How well the parts of the text stick together. Coherence : The logical connection of ideas. Intentionality : The writer's goal. Acceptability : The text's relevance to the reader. Informativity : The amount of new vs. known information. Situationality : The context in which the text is read. Intertextuality : How the text relates to other texts. 4. Communication: "7 Texts" Strategies 7 Texts That Make Them Want More with You

Detailed guides are available from resources like the Columbia College LibGuides.