Data is information. It can come in many different forms. Let’s explore the most common types of data computers use.
Words, letters, sentences — all these are called text data. When you type your name or write a message, you’re using text data.
Numbers are used for scores in games, your age, or the number of likes on a video. They are very important for calculations and records.
This is called numeric data.
Pictures, drawings, and icons are image data. Computers store them using pixels, colors, and file types like .jpg or .png.
Music, voice recordings, or videos are also data! They are stored in special formats like .mp3 (sound) or .mp4 (video).
This is called multimedia data.
Understanding the type of data helps computers store and use it the right way. For example:
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