Shortcuts

Writing shortcuts are very prevalent, they are used in media and everyday communication, e.g., text and emails. Most of us abbreviate or shorten words to communicate more quickly; it aids in saving time, space and energy.

Common Abbreviations

Abbreviations are so widely used in printed material that it is beneficial to be able to write and read the most common ones. The use of an abbreviation aids in saving time, space and energy. Please note abbreviations may vary, specifically with use of periods and capitalization, e.g., mpg, MPG, … [Read more...] about Common Abbreviations

Text Message: List of Abbreviations, Shorthand, and Acronyms

A text message, commonly referred to as texting, occurs when a brief electronic message is sent over a cellular network often in shorthand, e.g., “TY” for thank you.List of Text Abbreviations, Shorthand and Acronyms Keep your text messaging communication brief and concise by using shorthand, … [Read more...] about Text Message: List of Abbreviations, Shorthand, and Acronyms

What are Acronyms?

An acronym is a word formed from the first letter or letters of a compound term and pronounced as a word, e.g., SCUBA represents Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. Whereas an initialization is pronounced using the letters that it forms, e.g., AKA represents Also Known As. Both … [Read more...] about What are Acronyms?

What is an Emoticon?

The word, emoticon, is a portmanteau; it was formed by combining two words: emotion and icon. Emoticons (also called smiley) are created using symbols and letters found on the keyboard and assist in quickly conveying feelings through email, text messaging and other forms of electronic media. … [Read more...] about What is an Emoticon?