How can I download plain .txt files in Safari/Chrome? Some data formats will not be automatically downloaded by Safari/Chrome. Usually there are other options:


.jpg &#x2192; right-click will show a dialog with an option download
.pdf &#x2192; when you hover over the PDF an option to download appears


How can I download a plain .txt file? (example URL)
Safari


Highlight URL in the address bar
Press &#x2325; and then &#x21A9; to download.


Chrome


File -> Save As


No options appear as to what the downloaded format is. For a plain .txt file it will be a simple text file.