What is WYSIWYG?

An acronym for "What You See Is What You Get", WYSIWYG is a feature that lets you see the final version of an item on screen, whether that item is a printed page, a web page, an animation, or a 3D-rendered image.

WYSIWYG originally was used in word processors and page design programs, but now is featured in web design, 3D design, and animation programs as well.

Examples of products that use a WYSIWYG editing interface include Corel WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Dreamweaver.

Also see:

• In Microsoft Word, how can I alter the appearance of formatted text?