Word: WSIWYG

WYSIWYG \WIH-zee-wig\noun Word Of The Day

: a display generated by word-processing or desktop-publishing software that exactly reflects the appearance of the printed document

Example sentence:
Arnold wanted a WYSIWYG Web editor that would show him what a new page looked like as he made it.

Did you know?
The slogan "what you see is what you get" has long been used by advertisers to indicate that a deal is honest and straightforward. In the early 1980s, the phrase was abbreviated to "WYSIWYG" by computer users who sought a term to describe software that accurately reflects the appearance of the finished product. WYSIWYG interfaces eliminate the need for users to master complex formatting codes, allowing them to concentrate instead on design. Originally used in word processing and desktop publishing, they are now found in Web editors and other programs used to create electronic documents. The word "WYSIWYG" is a noun, but it is often used attributively (modifying another noun) as in our example sentence.

*Indicates the sense illustrated in the example sentence

My sentence:

Cyn was completely floored to learn that WYSIWYG is a recognized word, not simply an acronym.

Comments

[Rose]

The English language is forever expanding; "WSIWYG" is a prime example...