Format
What is Format?
Definition
Format means to change the appearance or layout of content without altering its meaning or underlying data. This action adjusts visual elements such as font, spacing, alignment, or number style while keeping the original information intact. This matters because clear and consistent formatting improves readability and structure, making content easier to interpret and present effectively.
Frayer Model Overview
Characteristics
Affects appearance, not the underlying content
Applies to text, numbers, objects, or entire documents
Does not change the words or data themselves
Can be adjusted or removed without losing content
Often grouped separately from content tools
Examples
Changing text to bold or italics in Word
Adjusting font size or line spacing in a document
Formatting numbers as currency in Excel
Aligning text to the centre on a slide
Applying a style to a heading
Non-Examples
Typing new text into a document
Deleting or replacing content
Saving or renaming a file
Inserting a new object
Calculating values in a spreadsheet