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FORMATTING

/ˈfɔɹmætiŋ/

10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun

F 4/4
O 1/1
R 1/1
M 3/4
A 1/1
T 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of FORMATTING

verb

To create or edit the layout of a document.

verb

Change a document so it will fit onto a different type of page.

verb

To prepare a mass storage medium for initial use, erasing any existing data in the process.

"I lost weeks of work when I inadvertently formatted my hard drive."

noun

The visual style of a document, including fonts, borders, etc.

noun

The code in a markup language which determines a document's format.

Synonyms of FORMATTING

Words with similar meaning

Examples of FORMATTING in a Sentence

  • "I lost weeks of work when I inadvertently formatted my hard drive."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
19
points

Is FORMATTING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, FORMATTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Tip: FORMATTING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for FORMATTING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter formatting Total
Scrabble 4113111112 16
WWF 4114111123 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in FORMATTING

100 words from the letters in FORMATTING

9-letter words

How to Use FORMATTING in Word Games

FORMATTING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FORMATTING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About FORMATTING

What does FORMATTING mean?
FORMATTING is a verb. To create or edit the layout of a document.
Is FORMATTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FORMATTING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FORMATTING worth in Scrabble?
FORMATTING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from FORMATTING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in FORMATTING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of FORMATTING?
Synonyms of FORMATTING include: reformat, initialise, initialize. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.