AI Overview text /tɛkst/ A text is a connected sequence of written, printed, or spoken words and symbols that communicates a message or conveys information. Wikipedia +2 Core Definitions • General Meaning: A coherent body of words, sentences, or symbols treated as a unified source of communication. Wiktionary, the free dictionary +1 • Digital Communication: A short written message sent electronically between mobile phones or devices via SMS or messaging apps. Merriam-Webster +1 • Literary and Academic Context: Any work, book, film, or cultural object analyzed as a system of signs carrying meaning. Wikipedia +1 Main Types of Texts • Informational/Sachtexte: Factual writings like news reports, manuals, or articles meant to inform or explain.  • Literary Texts: Creative works like novels, poems, or plays meant to entertain or express artistic ideas.  • Digital/Everyday Texts: Short messages, emails, social media posts, or website content.  You can read more about definitions and linguistic classifications on Merriam-Webster or via DWDS.