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Unformatted data refers to raw information that lacks any structure, styling, or formatting beyond its basic content. This type of data typically consists of plain text or binary data without any additional metadata or markup. Unformatted data may include raw sensor readings, machine-generated logs, raw audio or video streams, or simple text files containing unprocessed information. Unlike formatted data, which may include styling, layout, or markup instructions, unformatted data requires further processing or interpretation to extract meaningful information. Unformatted data is often processed using specialized software or algorithms to transform it into a structured format suitable for analysis, visualization, or other purposes.