What file types can I view with the text viewer?

The text viewer supports any plain text file including TXT, LOG (server logs, error logs, application logs), README, MD (as plain text), CONFIG, INI, ENV, YAML, TOML, properties files, CSV (as plain text), shell scripts, batch files, and custom text formats. If a file contains readable text, it can be viewed.

Is my text file data safe and private?

Yes, absolutely. All text processing, character decoding, rendering, and searching happens entirely in your browser using native JavaScript APIs - there are no server uploads, database storage, or external API calls. Your data never leaves your device. Perfect for server logs with IP addresses, config files with credentials, API keys, sensitive documentation, and confidential text data.

Can the viewer handle different text encodings and line endings?

Yes! The viewer automatically detects and handles multiple character encodings including UTF-8, ASCII, ISO-8859-1, and Windows-1252. It also correctly processes different line ending formats: Windows CRLF (\r\n), Unix/Linux LF (\n), and legacy Mac CR (\r). Text from any operating system displays correctly with proper line breaks.

What's the maximum text file size supported?

The viewer supports text files up to 100MB. We use efficient virtual scrolling and chunked rendering to handle massive log files, database dumps, and large documentation files with millions of lines. Very large files (>10MB) render smoothly without browser crashes or memory issues.

Can I search through large log files?

Yes! Use the search bar to find text across the entire file with instant highlighting of all matches. Perfect for finding error messages in server logs, configuration values in config files, specific strings in documentation, or patterns in data dumps. Navigate matches with previous/next buttons and see match counter (e.g., '3 of 47 matches').

What's the difference between monospace, sans-serif, and serif fonts?

Monospace fonts (e.g., Courier, Consolas) use fixed-width characters where each letter takes the same space - perfect for code, logs, and data where alignment matters (columns line up vertically). Sans-serif fonts (e.g., Arial, Helvetica) are clean without decorative strokes - good for documentation. Serif fonts (e.g., Times, Georgia) have decorative strokes - best for reading long prose or articles.

Can I view the text viewer on mobile devices?

Yes! The text viewer is fully responsive and mobile-optimized. View text files, logs, and README files on phones and tablets with touch-friendly controls, pinch-to-zoom for font size, and horizontal scrolling for long lines. Perfect for reviewing server logs or checking config files on the go.

Can I copy text from the viewer?

Yes! Select and copy any text normally using your mouse or touch gestures. Copy single lines, paragraphs, log entries, or entire file contents. Paste into text editors, terminals, documentation, or other applications. Line numbers (if enabled) are not copied - only the actual text content.

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