What is an RTF File?
RTF (Rich Text Format) is a document file format that allows a user to save documents in a format that is both compatible with many different word processing programs, as well as being viewable in a variety of operating systems. The format supports basic text formatting, such as bold and italic, as well as more advanced formatting options, such as tables, images, and hyperlinks.
Common RTF Filenames
Common RTF filenames include: document.rtf, notes.rtf, resume.rtf, letter.rtf, report.rtf, invoice.rtf, story.rtf, and presentation.rtf.
Brief History of RTF File Format
The Rich Text Format (RTF) was developed by Microsoft in 1987 as a method of exchanging documents between different word processing applications. It is a format that stores text in a structured format and supports a variety of formatting features including bold, italics, and fonts. The format is supported by many different applications and has become the preferred standard for exchanging documents between different operating systems. Microsoft Word is the most widely used application to create, open, and edit RTF documents. Microsoft Works and various word processing applications also support the format.
RTF File Structure
An RTF file is made up of a series of control words, control symbols, and text. Control words provide instructions to the application that is opening the file, such as formatting instructions, document properties, and other information. Control symbols are used to indicate the start and end of control words and text within the document. The text portion of the document contains the actual content of the document, such as words, phrases, and sentences.
How to Open an RTF File
RTF files can be opened with any word processor, such as Microsoft Word, OpenOffice Writer, or Apple Pages. If you don’t have one of these programs installed on your computer, you can also open RTF files with a text editor like Notepad or TextEdit.
How to Convert an RTF file
To convert an RTF file, you will need an RTF converter program. There are many free programs available online that can convert RTF files to other formats, such as PDF, HTML, DOC, and TXT. Simply download the program, launch it, and follow the instructions to upload and convert your RTF file.
Programs that Open RTF Files
* Microsoft Word
* Microsoft Works
* WordPad
* OpenOffice Writer
* Apple Pages
* Adobe Acrobat
* Notepad++
* TextEdit
* Corel WordPerfect
* AbiWord
* Kingsoft Writer
RTF Character Set
The RTF character set is a set of characters and symbols used in Rich Text Format (RTF) documents. It consists of special characters, such as curly quotes, special symbols, such as the copyright symbol, and other characters, such as Greek and Latin letters. It also includes special formatting characters, such as bold and italic, as well as control words, which are used to indicate formatting. The RTF character set is used to create documents that can be read and used by many different word processing applications.