WYSIWYG

What Does WYSIWYG Mean in a Text?

WYSIWYG means "What You See Is What You Get."

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When I write WYSIWYG, I mean this:

meaning of WYSIWYG

"What You See Is What You Get"

Summary of Key Points

"What You See Is What You Get" is the most common definition for WYSIWYG on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
WYSIWYG
Definition:What You See Is What You Get
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

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Example of WYSIWYG Used in a Text

WYSIWYG
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