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More and more people are making use of instant messaging programs like GroupWise messenger. We've all used abbreviations before; for example, ASAP and FYI, and they do make typing up emails, letters, and memos all the more faster. However, it was really in chat rooms and instant messaging programs that the list of abbreviations expanded. The following is a list of some of the more common abbreviations that one could use at work. For a more complete list, check out http://www.webopedia.com/quick_ref/textmessageabbreviations.asp however please be aware that some of the abbreviations listed there are probably not appropriate for the work place.

Acronym Meaning Acronym Meaning Acroynm Meaning
AAMOF As a matter of fact FYI For your information NRN No reply necessary
AAR At any rate GB Goodbye OP On phone
ADN Any day now GTRM Going to read mail PLMK Please let me know
AEAP As early as possible HAND Have a nice day RSN Real soon now
AFAIK As far as I know HTH Hope this helps STW Search the Web
AFK Away from keyboard IAE In any event SUL See you later
AKA Also known as IC I see TA Thanks a lot
ASAP As soon as possible IDK I don't know TAFN That's all for now
B4 Before IM Instant message TBD To be determined
BAK Back at keyboard IMO In my opinion TGIF Thank God it's Friday
BBS Be back soon IOW In other words THX Thanks
BRB Be right back JIC Just in case TMI Too much information
BTW By the way L8R Later TTYL8R Talk to you later
D/L Download LMK Let me know UL Upload
EMA Email address LOL Laughing out loud URW You are welcome
EOM End of message NAP Not a problem YW You're welcome

 

 

 

 

 

 

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