to format
01
formatera, sätta upp
to arrange something, such as text or data, in a specific structure or layout
Transitive: to format text or data
Exempel
The graphic designer formatted the report, ensuring consistency in font styles and page layout for a professional look.
Grafikern formaterade rapporten och säkerställde enhetlighet i teckensnittsstilar och sidlayout för en professionell look.
The editor frequently formats manuscripts according to publishing guidelines.
Redaktören formaterar ofta manuskript enligt publiceringsriktlinjer.
02
formatera, initiera
(computing) to prepare a storage device, such as a hard drive or USB, for use by deleting all the data on it and setting it up for a specific file system
Transitive: to format a digital storage device
Exempel
I need to format my external hard drive before transferring files to it.
Jag behöver formatera min externa hårddisk innan jag överför filer till den.
Before selling my old laptop, I need to format the hard drive to erase all my personal data.
Innan jag säljer min gamla laptop måste jag formatera hårddisken för att radera alla mina personuppgifter.
Format
01
the overall design, layout, or presentation style of a printed or published work
Exempel
The magazine changed its format to attract younger readers.
That newspaper still uses a traditional broadsheet format.
02
a defined structure used to arrange or encode data for computer storage or processing
Exempel
The document was saved in PDF format.
You need to convert the file to a compatible format before uploading.
03
the physical dimensions, proportions, or spatial arrangement of an artwork or visual medium
Exempel
The painting's large format dominated the gallery wall.
He prefers working in a square format for his portraits.
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