formattingrule
nounUK /ˈfɔːmætɪŋ ruːl/
US /ˈfɔːrmætɪŋ ruːl/
A formatting rule is a rule that tells you how something should look or be arranged.
The teacher gave us a formatting rule for our essays, like using a title and double spacing.
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2. In computing, a rule that controls how text or data is displayed or stored.
The spreadsheet's formatting rule turned negative numbers red.
3. A guideline in a style manual about how written work should be set out.
The formatting rule says headings must be bold and centered.
4. A condition in software that automatically changes how content looks.
She set a formatting rule so every new email uses the same font.