Y/N
Two possible answers
Y/N is internet shorthand for "yes or no," typically requesting a simple binary answer: Y/N?
The abbreviation appears in casual digital communication—texts, chats, online polls—when someone wants a quick decision without elaboration: Are you coming tonight? Y/N
Toggleable selection indicator
- toggleTwo-position switch
- binaryConsisting of two parts
- pollGathering of opinions
- surveySystematic data collection
quiz · form · prompt · decision · choice · option · answer · reply
checkbox
Toggleable selection indicator
survey · quiz · form · prompt · decision · choice · option · answer · reply · input
affirmative
Expressing agreement or consent
confirm · deny · accept · reject · approve · decline · consent · refuse · okay · nope
shorthand
Abbreviated writing system
- acronymWord made from initials
- textingSending typed mobile messages
- messagingSending written digital communications
informal · quick · brief · concise · slang · chat · casual · abbreviated · shortcut · symbol
Y/Nopen-ended
Lacking fixed boundaries
multiple choice · fill-in-the-blank · free-form · short answer · discursive