Don't render text file code on response()->file()

In one of my Controllers I am returning a file to the user using the response()->file() function. This function displays images if its a .png,.jpg or .gif and text files if it's a .txt or .ini file.

However, if the file is a .html or .js file or any other type of file format that has code written in it, the reponse function will render and execute that code.

How can I stop laravel from rendering and executing the "text file" that is being displayed?

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