.org Org-mode file
Text & source code
| MIME type | text/org |
|---|---|
| Description | Org-mode file |
| Category | Text & source code |
| Based on | text/plain |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .org file?
A .org file is a “Org-mode file” (MIME type text/org).
How do I open a .org file?
With any text editor – Notepad++, Visual Studio Code, or gedit and vim on Linux. The file contains readable text, possibly source code or configuration.
How can you tell a genuine .org file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.org shows the guessed type.
Which format is .org based on?
Technically a .org file is a subtype of “Plain text document” (text/plain), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .org?
The MIME type is text/org. In the Apache web server: AddType text/org .org; in nginx: types { text/org org; }.