opentext

noun

UK /ˈəʊpən tɛkst/

US /ˈoʊpən tɛkst/

A way to share writing that anyone can read and change.

The teacher put the story in opentext so the whole class could edit it together.

SYNONYMS

open document shared text editable file public writing

RELATED WORDS

document editing sharing software collaboration

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A file format that anyone can open and change.

She saved her notes as opentext so her friends could add ideas.

3. A kind of computer program where many people can write together.

The team used opentext to build their project page.

4. Writing that is free for everyone to use and share.

The library offers opentext books you can read online for free.