Bill > > Is it possible then, for an abbreviation to become an acronym? Of course > > For example, WYSIWYG, should be an abbreviation but, over the years we've > learned to pronounce it as "Whiz-e-wig". I've only heard it as wizziwig or vizzivig, therefore it is an acronym, pure and simple! Spelling it out as an abbreviation would be harder than saying the full phrase :-( Brian --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8d To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt delivery of Technet send the following message: SET Technet NOMAIL Search previous postings at: www.ipc.org > On-Line Resources & Databases > E-mail Archives Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------