Rtf encoding

1. What is RTF encoding?
2. Is RTF in utf8?
3. When should I use RTF format?
4. Is RTF better than PDF?

What is RTF encoding?

Rich Text Format (RTF) is a file format that lets you exchange text files between different word processors in different operating systems (OSes). For example, you can create a file in Microsoft Word and then open it in another word processor, such as Apple Pages or Google Docs.

Is RTF in utf8?

Looks like RTF doesn't know UTF-8 at all, only Unicode in general. Other answers for Java and C# just use the \u directly.

When should I use RTF format?

While RTF is most often used when exchanging documents between different word processing programs or operating systems, you can also use it to transfer documents between different versions of the same word processor.

Is RTF better than PDF?

A Rich Text Document (. rtf file) is a versatile format that allows advanced formatting to be viewed on multiple platforms. Please note that RTFs, unlike PDFs, are easily edited.