File Extension Database

Open TEXTCLIPPING File

TEXTCLIPPING format and extension files are a type of text file created in Mac OS X by dragging highlighted text to the desktop.

This TEXTCLIPPING file stores the selected text as well as formatting information, including font styles, tables and bullets, and numbering.

It is a type of XML file that is often used to save text snippets from web pages and other documents.

As you might expect, the text clippings in a TEXTCLIPPING can also be copied to other documents by dragging the files into any text editor or word processor.

In this way, TEXTCLIPPING files can be used as an alternative to the Mac OS X copy and paste operation.

Mac OS X creates TEXTCLIPPING file names using the first few characters of the highlighted text.

It is important to note that TEXTCLIPPING files can be viewed by double-clicking them on Mac OS X.

Once opened, you can manually select, copy and paste the text contained in a TEXTCLIPPING into another document.

Software to open and view a TEXTCLIPPING file

MacOS

How Can I Open TEXTCLIPPING File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open TEXTCLIPPING file is to find a TEXTCLIPPING file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a TEXTCLIPPING file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open TEXTCLIPPING file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as TEXTCLIPPING file opener then try to search online for "TEXTCLIPPING viewer", "application to open TEXTCLIPPING file" or "open TEXTCLIPPING file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open TEXTCLIPPING file

How Can I Open TEXTCLIPPING File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a TEXTCLIPPING file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a TEXTCLIPPING file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with TEXTCLIPPING file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as TEXTCLIPPING file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open TEXTCLIPPING file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open TEXTCLIPPING file then try to search for "TEXTCLIPPING viewer", "application to open TEXTCLIPPING file" or "read TEXTCLIPPING file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read TEXTCLIPPING file

How Can I Open TEXTCLIPPING File on Android

If you downloaded a TEXTCLIPPING file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded TEXTCLIPPING file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "TEXTCLIPPING".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "TEXTCLIPPING viewer", "TEXTCLIPPING file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open TEXTCLIPPING File on iPhone or iPad

To open TEXTCLIPPING File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the TEXTCLIPPING file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "TEXTCLIPPING". This way you can find apps which can open TEXTCLIPPING files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "TEXTCLIPPING viewer" or "TEXTCLIPPING file" online in your favorite search engine.

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