preformattedpast participle Used as a past-participle adjective derived from the verb “preformat.”
Definitions
Formatted in advance; arranged into a specific layout before use or display. The preformatted tables saved the team hours of work.
Usually transitive; common in computing and document formatting.
Translations
предварительно форматироватьОбщее техническое употребление; о подготовке документа, данных или объекта к дальнейшему использованию. The software preformats the document before printing.
Программа предварительно форматирует документ перед печатью.
Definitions
To format something in advance so that it is ready for use, display, or further processing. The template preformats the report with headings and page numbers.
To format a storage device or medium before it is used, especially in computing. The installer will preformat the disk during setup.
Synonyms
lay out
format in advance
format beforehand
set up