a specific text file vs an specific text file

The correct phrase is 'a specific text file.' The use of 'a' before 'specific' follows the rule of using 'a' before words that begin with a consonant sound.

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a specific text file

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'a specific text file' when referring to a particular text file that is not specified.

Examples:

I need a specific text file for the presentation.
Please save a specific text file on the desktop.

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The Commission is currently thinking about a specific text on this important subject in order to protect victims as well as - in a number of cases - to facilitate surveys.
Finally, we would ask the Commission, which did not want to include organs within the scope of this directive, to propose as a matter of urgency a specific text for establishing quality and safety standards in respect of organs.
Indeed, the Final Act Embodying the Results of the Uruguay Round of Multilateral Trade Negotiations contains a Decision on Anti-Circumvention referring the matter to the Committee on Anti-Dumping Practices in the absence of an agreement on a specific text.
With ViewSource you can preview this text file content.
Speak contents of a text file.
Imports entries from a comma seperated text file.
Cannot load settings from the Photograph Restoration text file.
Cannot save settings to the Photograph Restoration text file.
Cannot load settings from the Photograph Refocus text file.
Cannot load settings from the Color Management text file.
Load all parameters from settings text file.
Save all parameters to settings text file.
Of course, we shall be holding separate discussions on this with the Committee on Women's Rights, I imagine very soon, once we have the full programme and timetable, so that we can discuss a specific text with the parliamentary committee.
Open text file: this command opens a file browser where you can find the wanted text file.
Open text file: this command opens a file browser where you can find the wanted text file.
Somebody just uploaded a text file to the same folder as the video.
I already scrolled through every video, audio, photo and text file on that thing.
The gedit application enables you to create and edit text files.
Load Filenames From a Text File...
Lightweight text file and man page viewer

an specific text file

This phrase is incorrect in English.

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With ViewSource you can preview this text file content.
Speak contents of a text file.
Imports entries from a comma seperated text file.
Cannot load settings from the Photograph Restoration text file.
Cannot save settings to the Photograph Restoration text file.
Cannot load settings from the Photograph Refocus text file.
Cannot load settings from the Color Management text file.
Load all parameters from settings text file.
Save all parameters to settings text file.
Open text file: this command opens a file browser where you can find the wanted text file.
Open text file: this command opens a file browser where you can find the wanted text file.
Somebody just uploaded a text file to the same folder as the video.
I already scrolled through every video, audio, photo and text file on that thing.
The gedit application enables you to create and edit text files.
Load Filenames From a Text File...
Lightweight text file and man page viewer
Edit text files "wiki style"
Manage events and tasks using simple text files
Export task history to a text file.
This screenshot shows the difference between two text files

Alternatives:

a specific text file
the specific text file
this specific text file
that specific text file
your specific text file

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