(translation studies) The original text from which a translation is done into another language, often abbreviated as ST.

plural of text editor

(computer games) A computer game in which the player is given a textual description of the environment and uses a command line to interact with it.

Alternative form of textbased

simple past tense and past participle of text message

(chiefly card games) Text printed on a card or within the rulebook of a tabletop game which does not affect the game's mechanics, but gives background information on characters, places, etc. to enhance the game's atmosphere.

Within a book, the main portion of text, excluding the front matter and back matter.

plural of wall of text

(printing, dated) A small size of type, in French and Italian printing, usually conflated with brevier but technically treated as 7½ Didot points.

(humorous) The exchange of a series of text messages.