formatting

indénombrable

A noun referring to the arrangement, style, or structure of text, data, or digital content, often related to document layout or file organization.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant la disposition, le style ou la structure d'un texte, de données ou de contenu numérique, souvent lié à la mise en page d'un document ou à l'organisation des fichiers.

1. Document layout B1 formal

   The arrangement and style of text, images, and other elements in a document or file.

   • The formatting of the report includes bold headings and bullet points.
   • Please check the formatting before printing the document.
   • The software allows you to customize the formatting of your resume.

   🇫🇷Mise en forme

   Synonymes: arrangementdesignlayoutpresentation

2. Data preparation B2 formal IT

   The process of preparing a storage medium, such as a hard drive or USB, for use by a computer system.

   • Formatting the hard drive will erase all data on it.
   • You need to perform a low-level formatting for the new disk.
   • The technician completed the formatting of the external drive.

   🇫🇷Formatage (préparation d'un support)

   Synonymes: initializationpreparation

• formattings plural form
• formattings' possessive plural form
• formatting's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to arrange or organize data, text, or a storage medium into a specific structure or layout.

• 🇫🇷Verbe signifiant organiser ou structurer des données, du texte ou un support d'information selon une disposition ou une mise en page définie.

1. Prepare storage medium B1 formal IT

   To prepare a storage device (like a hard drive or USB stick) for use by organizing its structure.

   • I need to format this USB drive before saving files on it.
   • The technician formatted the hard drive to install a new operating system.
   • Make sure to back up your data before you format the disk.

   🇫🇷Formater un support de stockage

   Synonymes: initialize

2. Arrange text or data B1 formal IT

   To arrange text, data, or a document in a specific layout or style.

   • Please format the report according to the company guidelines.
   • She formatted the spreadsheet to make it easier to read.
   • The software can automatically format your citations.

   🇫🇷mettre en forme

   Synonymes: arrangelay outorganizeset upstructurestyle

• formatted past participle
• formatted past simple
• formatting present participle
• formats third person singular