FORMATTING
/ˈfɔɹmætiŋ/
10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of FORMATTING
To create or edit the layout of a document.
Change a document so it will fit onto a different type of page.
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."
The visual style of a document, including fonts, borders, etc.
The code in a markup language which determines a document's format.
Examples of FORMATTING in a Sentence
- "I lost weeks of work when I inadvertently formatted my hard drive."
Word Details
Is FORMATTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FORMATTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | f | o | r | m | a | t | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FORMATTING
100 words from the letters in FORMATTING
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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.