WYSIWYG
What you see...
WYSIWYG is an acronym for "what you see is what you get," describing software where the screen display matches the final output.
A WYSIWYG word processor shows documents as they will print, unlike systems requiring markup codes.
The term emerged in the 1980s as graphical interfaces replaced command-line editing: I prefer a WYSIWYG editor for designing newsletters.
No deception or concealment
- GUIVisual computer interface
- interfaceShared connection point
- editorOne who revises text
- AdobeMajor graphics software maker
CMS · desktop publishing · DTP · webpage · publishing · software · HTML · CSS
Software button strip
- formattingStructuring visual presentation
- textWritten or printed words
- fontCharacter style set
- boldCourageous and daring
italic · underline · alignment · indentation · lists · hyperlink · image · table
Preset pattern for reproduction
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
- gridFramework of intersecting lines
- typographyArranging letters for display
- paletteSurface for mixing pigments
aesthetics · alignment · contrast · white space · composition · mockup · prototype · branding
Known without reasoning
- accessibleAble to be reached
- simpleFree of complexity
- straightforwardClear and uncomplicated
- easyRequiring minimal effort
clear · convenient · approachable · user-friendly · navigable · uncomplicated · effortless · practical
Active and changing
- interactiveAllowing mutual exchange
- immediateHappening without delay
- synchronousOccurring at same moment
- on-the-flyDone without prior planning
instantaneous · seamless · responsive · simultaneous · continuous · render · update · feedback
what you see is what you get
No deception or concealment
Adobe · CMS · desktop publishing · DTP · webpage · publishing · software · HTML · CSS · JavaScript
toolbar
Software button strip
- formattingStructuring visual presentation
- textWritten or printed words
- fontCharacter style set
bold · italic · underline · alignment · indentation · lists · hyperlink · image · table · header
template
Preset pattern for reproduction
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
- gridFramework of intersecting lines
- typographyArranging letters for display
palette · aesthetics · alignment · contrast · white space · composition · mockup · prototype · branding · style guide
intuitive
Known without reasoning
- accessibleAble to be reached
- simpleFree of complexity
- straightforwardClear and uncomplicated
easy · clear · convenient · approachable · user-friendly · navigable · uncomplicated · effortless · practical · usable
dynamic
Active and changing
- interactiveAllowing mutual exchange
- immediateHappening without delay
- synchronousOccurring at same moment
on-the-fly · instantaneous · seamless · responsive · simultaneous · continuous · render · update · feedback
- word processingword processor, WordPerfect, text editor, Microsoft Word, copy
- document editingMicrosoft Word, Google Docs, word processors, formatting, text editors
- Tech AcronymsCPU, RAM, ROM, URL, HTML
- CMSWordPress, plugins, themes, posts, pages
- no-code toolsdrag-and-drop, visual editor, web builder, site builder, Airtable
- text formattingbold, italic, underline, font, font size
WYSIWYGLaTeX
Technical document preparation system
Markdown · command-line interface · vi · vim · text editor
- WYSIWYG editorTool showing final appearance while typing