What is MIME type "text/sas"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

The MIME type text/sas identifies text files that contain code written in the SAS programming language. These files store instructions for the Statistical Analysis System software and are saved in a plain text format.

Key uses include:

Statistical Computation: Running data analysis and statistical routines.
Data Management: Automating data cleaning, transformation, and reporting tasks.
Program Development: Writing and editing SAS programs with clear, human-readable code.

Files marked with text/sas, such as those ending in SAS, help software and web servers correctly interpret and display the file's contents. This ensures that code editors can provide proper syntax highlighting and error-checking for smoother programming and analysis.

For more detailed technical information, check the official MIME type registries on IANA Media Types.

Associated file extensions

.sas

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:


    Content-Type: text/sas

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:


    <a href="file.dat" type="text/sas">Download file</a>

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:


    const http = require('http');
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'text/sas');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.sas

FAQ

What is a MIME type?

A MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) type is a standard that indicates the nature and format of a document, file, or assortment of bytes. MIME types are defined and standardized in IETF's RFC 6838.

MIME types are important because they help browsers and servers understand how to process a file. When a browser receives a file from a server, it uses the MIME type to determine how to display or handle the content, whether it's an image to display, a PDF to open in a viewer, or a video to play.

MIME types consist of a type and a subtype, separated by a slash (e.g., text/html, image/jpeg, application/pdf). Some MIME types also include optional parameters.

How do I find the MIME type for a file?

You can check the file extension or use a file identification tool such as file --mime-type on the command line. Many programming languages also provide libraries to detect MIME types.

Why are multiple MIME types listed for one extension?

Different applications and historical conventions may use alternative MIME identifiers for the same kind of file. Showing them all helps ensure compatibility across systems.